Chapter 13 • Verse 20

Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga

The Yoga of the Field and the Knower of the Field

Sanskrit Verse

Prakriti purusham chaiva viddhy anadi ubhav api, vikarams cha gunams chaiva viddhi prakriti-sambhavan

Translation & Meaning

Know that both Prakriti (matter) and Purusha (consciousness) are beginningless. Know also that all transformations and the three qualities (gunas) are born of Prakriti. Both material nature and the conscious observer have always existed without a prior cause.

Key Teachings

  • •Prakriti and Purusha are both beginningless realities
  • •All material transformations arise from Prakriti
  • •The three gunas are products of material nature

Topics

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