I am the origin of everything, and from me everything unfolds. Understanding this, the wise worship me, filled with devotion.
Explanation
Krishna continues describing his divine glory (vibhūti). He says he is both the source (prabhava) of all beings and the power by which the world keeps functioning. Those who truly grasp this, the wise (budhāḥ), respond with heartfelt devotion (bhāva), meaning deep love and inner absorption. Traditions differ on whether bhāva here stresses loving devotion or contemplative insight, and the verse supports both readings.