220 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 10, Ch. 3

[jiva-bhata], these separated energies combine to make the cosmic
manifestation visible, but in fact, before the creation of the cos-
mos, the total energy is already present. Therefore, the total
material energy never actually enters the creation. Similarly, al-
though You are perceived by our senses because of Your presence,
You cannot be perceived by the senses, nor experienced by the
mind or words [avan-manasa-gocara]. With our senses we can per-
ceive some things, but not everything; for example, we can use
our eyes to see, but not to taste. Consequently, You are beyond
perception by the senses. Although in touch with the modes of ma-
terial nature, You are unaffected by them. You are the prime factor
in everything, the all-pervading, undivided Supersoul. For You,
therefore, there is no extern4l or internal. You never entered the
womb of Devaki; rather, You existed there already.

PURPORT

This same understanding is explained by the Lord Himself in

Bhagavad-gita (9.4):

mayé tatam idar sarvam
Jagad-avyakta-mirtina

mat-sthani sarva-bhiitani
na caham tesv avasthitah

“By Me, in My unmanifested form, this entire universe is pervaded. All
beings are in Me, but I am not in them.”

The Supreme Personality of Godhead is not perceivable through the
gross material senses. It is said that Lord Sri Krsna’s name, fame,
pastimes, etc., cannot be understood by material senses. Only to one who
is engaged in pure devotional service under proper guidance is He
revealed. As stated in Brahma-samthita (5.38):

prem4afjana-cchurita-bhakti-vilocanena
santah sadaiva hrdayesu vilokayanti

One can see the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Govinda, always, with-
in oneself and outside oneself, if one has developed the transcenden-
