Know that these two are the womb of all beings; thus, I am the source and dissolution of the whole universe.

Swami Sivananda

Understand thus that all things—sentient and insentient—have these as their source. I am the origin as well as the end of the entire universe.

Swami Gambirananda

Follows the commentary of Shankara (Advaita).

Know that all beings have these two as the source of their birth. Therefore, I am the origin and the dissolver of the whole universe.

Swami Adidevananda

Follows the commentary of Ramanuja (Vishishtadvaita).

All beings are born from this womb; hence, keep them close. I am the origin and dissolution of the entire world.

Dr. S. Sankaranarayan

Follows the commentary of Abhinavagupta (Kashmir Shaivism).

It is the womb of all beings; for I am He by Whom the worlds were created and shall be dissolved.

Shri Purohit Swami

अपरा और परा -- इन दोनों प्रकृतियोंके संयोगसे ही सम्पूर्ण प्राणी उत्पन्न होते हैं, ऐसा तुम समझो। मैं सम्पूर्ण जगत् का प्रभव तथा प्रलय हूँ।

Swami Ramsukhdas

यह जानो कि समम्पूर्ण भूत इन दोनों प्रकृतियों से उत्पत्ति वाले हैं। (अत:) मैं सम्पूर्ण जगत् का उत्पत्ति तथा प्रलय स्थान हूँ।

Swami Tejomayananda