भूमिरापोऽनलो वायु: खं मनो बुद्धिरेव च |
अहङ्कार इतीयं मे भिन्ना प्रकृतिरष्टधा ||4||
अहङ्कार इतीयं मे भिन्ना प्रकृतिरष्टधा ||4||
Earth, water, fire, air, ether, mind, intellect, and ego—these are My eightfold separated energies.
- Prakriti: Nature or material energy.
- Ashtadha: Eightfold or in eight parts.
- Bhinna: Separated or distinct.
Krishna introduces the concept of material energy as distinct aspects of His creation. These eightfold energies provide a framework for understanding the diversity of creation while hinting at the deeper spiritual reality beyond matter.
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