In consequence of Individual Soul being reflected in Nature, the latter is called Pradhana by Sankhyas and Yogins conversant with the original principles as laid down in the Shrutis.
अनेन प्रतिबोधेन प्रधानं प्रवदन्ति तत् सांख्ययोगाश्च तत्त्वज्ञा यथाश्रुतिनिदर्शनात्॥