Going on to
the Srimad-Bhagavatam, Lord Krishna specifically explains that before, during,
and after the universal creation, there is always Himself that exists.
“Brahma it
is I, the Personality of Godhead, who was existing before the creation, when
there was nothing but Myself. Nor was there the material nature, the cause of
this creation. That which you see now is also I, the Personality of Godhead,
and after annihilation what remains will also be I, the Supreme Lord.”
(Bhag.2.9.33)
“Gold alone
is present before its manufacture into gold products, the gold alone remains
after the products’ destruction, and the gold alone is the essential reality
while it is being utilized under various designations. Similarly, I alone exist
before the creation of this universe, after its destruction and during its
maintenance.” (Bhag.11.28.19)
“Before the
creation of this cosmic manifestation, I alone existed with My specific
spiritual potencies. Consciousness was then unmanifested, just as one’s
consciousness is unmanifested during the time of sleep. I am the reservoir of
unlimited potency, and therefore I am known as unlimited or all-pervading. From
My material energy the cosmic manifestation appeared within Me, and in this
universal manifestation appeared the chief being, Lord Brahma, who is your
source and is not born of a material mother.” (Bhag.6.4.47-48)
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