Nature (Prakriti)

Sanskrit: प्रकृति

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What This Theme Means

Core teaching on Nature (Prakriti) from the Bhagavad Gita.

Key Verses on Nature (Prakriti)

Gita 10.40

The universe's true nature, especially the Divine, is infinitely vast and glorious, far beyond human comprehension. Embrace humility, cultivate wonder, and recognize that what we perceive is merely a fleeting glimpse of an endless splendor.

Gita 10.5

All aspects of human nature and experience, good or bad, originate from the Divine; your conscious cultivation of virtues like equanimity, contentment, and ethical conduct shapes your character and destiny.

Gita 11.12

The divine essence is unimaginably vast, magnificent, and transcends all ordinary human comprehension, inviting awe and a profound shift in perspective.

Gita 11.16

Recognize the boundless, all-encompassing nature of existence and the divine presence within it, fostering awe, humility, and a holistic perspective that transcends all limitations.

Gita 11.17

Recognize the immeasurable, awe-inspiring power that underlies all existence, fostering humility and an expansive perspective that transcends perceived limitations.

Gita 11.29

All life and its pursuits are transient, part of an inevitable cosmic cycle of creation and dissolution. Blindly rushing towards ephemeral desires without wisdom leads to inevitable suffering; cultivate awareness to transcend attachment and embrace life's impermanence with peace.

Gita 11.30

All forms and worlds are subject to the divine cycle of creation and dissolution; embrace impermanence and release attachment to temporary outcomes, understanding that change is the only constant.

Gita 11.42

Realizing the true magnitude of another's being compels humility, an acknowledgment of past disrespect born of ignorance, and a sincere plea for forgiveness to restore harmony and honor.

Gita 11.51

Finding solace and regaining composure through familiar, gentle presence is essential for restoring mental clarity, emotional balance, and returning to one's natural state of effective action.

Gita 13.1

The ultimate quest for wisdom begins with discerning the eternal Spirit from transient matter, leading to profound self-knowledge and liberation from illusion.

Gita 13.15

Your true Self is the unattached, transcendent witness and sustainer of all experiences, enabling every function without being bound by them. Cultivate this inner detachment to engage fully with life's paradoxes, finding profound peace amidst all fluctuations.

Gita 13.20

Discern the eternal, unchanging Spirit within from the dynamic, temporary manifestations of Nature to attain profound self-knowledge and inner peace.

Gita 13.21

Your true self is the conscious experiencer, distinct from the material world's actions and their temporary joys and sorrows. Discern this difference to find freedom.

Gita 13.22

Your entanglement in life's cycles and sources of suffering arise from identifying with and clinging to the temporary qualities and experiences of the material world, rather than recognizing your true, unchanging spiritual essence.

Gita 13.24

Knowing your eternal Self as distinct from the changing world and its influences liberates you from all binding actions and the cycle of suffering.

Gita 13.27

All of creation, moving and unmoving, arises from the apparent union of matter and consciousness. True freedom and peace come from discerning your eternal, actionless Self from the transient field of body and mind.

Gita 13.30

True wisdom is realizing that all actions are performed by Nature, while your inner Self remains the silent, actionless witness, leading to profound inner freedom and peace.

Gita 13.33

Your essential nature is pure and unaffected by external experiences; engage with the world without letting it define or diminish your inner core.

Gita 13.35

Cultivate the wisdom to discern your unchanging, true Self from the temporary world of experience, and thereby achieve ultimate freedom and inner peace.

Gita 13.6

Gain clarity and mastery over your life by understanding the fundamental building blocks of your mind, senses, and the material world, recognizing them as the 'field' of your experience, distinct from your true Self.

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