In Vedic philosophy, Krishna is regarded as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the ultimate source of all creation, and the eternal, divine being who transcends both time and space. Krishna is the incarnation of Brahman (the absolute reality), embodying both the impersonal and personal aspects of divinity. While the impersonal, formless aspect of the Divine is known as Brahman, Krishna represents the personal, approachable, and loving nature of God, manifesting in ways that allow devotees to relate to Him deeply. He is not merely a historical figure but the eternal consciousness that pervades all of existence.
The idea of Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead is especially emphasized in texts like the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna reveals to Arjuna that He is the source of everything and that all beings, from gods to humans to animals, are His divine creations. In this sacred dialogue, Krishna explains that He is the ultimate reality behind the universe—both immanent and transcendent, present within every atom of creation and simultaneously beyond it.
The notion that Krishna exists in everyone’s head is connected to the idea of Krishna as the indwelling Supreme Being, also referred to as the Paramatma. This is the aspect of Krishna that resides within the hearts of all living beings, guiding them through their consciousness and thoughts. Krishna, as the Paramatma, is not a distant deity but a personal presence within every individual, offering wisdom, protection, and guidance in the form of intuition, conscience, and spiritual insight. The Bhagavad Gita describes how Krishna, as the divine presence within, oversees the soul’s journey, helping it navigate the challenges of life and encouraging it toward spiritual awakening.