Here lies the radical heart of Bhaja Govindam: Time destroys everything that belongs to time. But that which realizes its timeless nature escapes destruction. Govinda as the Timeless Principle: "Govinda" here is not merely Krishna as a deity. It represents that which is beyond Kāla. • That which was before birth • That which remains during change • That which survives death Bhaja Govindam is thus not emotional devotion—it is existential urgency.