Krishna now arrives at the chapter's summit. "Om Tat Sat" — these three words together form the threefold designation of Brahman, the supreme reality. From this threefold name, the Vedas, the learned, and all sacred rituals were established in the beginning of creation.
Each word carries its own weight. "Om" is the primordial sound — the first vibration from which all of creation emerged. "Tat" means "That" — pointing to the supreme reality that lies beyond everything we can see or name. "Sat" means truth, existence, the eternal — that which never perishes.
Together, these three syllables hold the essence of the Vedic tradition. The shlokas that follow will unpack each word individually, showing how they sanctify every act of sacrifice, austerity, and charity.