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[ Prakriti which I render “nature” is explained by the commentators as Karma, the influence of Karma or action being universal in setting the form of a particular entity at the time of its creation.]
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[ This reason, i.e., my supervision.]
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[ Sreedhara says that these are different modes of worship; “with reverence and ever devoted” grammatically refers to each of the three classes of worshippers indicated.]
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[ Performing the sacrifice of knowledge, i.e., believing Vasudeva to be everything. In many forms, i.e., as Brahman, Rudra, etc.]
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[ Mantra is the sacred verse or verses used for invoking godheads, and for other purposes.]