I Am Become Death (Heroes)

Notice, the 38th episode of Heroes was titled ‘I Am Become Death.’
Death = 38

And the quote is related to the maker of “the bomb,” Oppenheimer. Recall, that was dropped on Japan on August 6, and this episode released on the day leaving 86-days in the year. It’s kind of like how the film the Atomic Kid runs 86 minutes.
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Observing the first detonation, he recalled quotes from the Hindu Bhagavad Gita:
«If a thousand suns were to blaze forth together in the sky, they would not match the splendor of that great form.» (XI, 12)
https://www.holy-bhagavad-gita.org/chapter/11/verse/12
And specifically paraphrased:
«The Supreme Lord [Vishnu] said: I am mighty Time, the source of destruction that comes forth to annihilate the worlds. Even without your participation, the warriors arrayed in the opposing army shall cease to exist.» (XI, 32)
https://www.holy-bhagavad-gita.org/chapter/11/verse/32
In this chapter, Krishna —the earthly incarnation of Vishnu— incites the Pandava prince Arjuna to continue fulfilling his dharma, to continue the war with his relatives…
[«The Destroyer of Worlds»] = 274 / — / 266 / —
[Iesus Hominum Salvator] = 274 / — / 266 / —