Chapter 14 • Verse 4

Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga

The Yoga of the Division of the Three Gunas

Sanskrit Verse

Sarva-yonishu kaunteya murtayah sambhavanti yah, tasam brahma mahad yonir aham bija-pradah pita

Translation & Meaning

O son of Kunti, for all species of life that appear in all forms, the great material nature is their womb, and I am the seed-giving father. Every species of life in all forms traces back to this one source — divine consciousness combining with material nature.

Key Teachings

  • God is the father of all species of life
  • Material nature is the universal mother
  • All diversity of life forms has one divine origin

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