The objects by which one is encircled are created by the Understanding. Without being connected with them, the Soul stands aloof, lording over them. The Understanding creates all objects. The three principal qualities are continually being transformed. The Soul, gifled with power, lords over them all, without, however, mingling with them.
व्यास उवाच सृजते तु गुणान् सत्त्वं क्षेत्रज्ञस्त्वधितिष्ठति। गुणान् विक्रियत: सर्वानुदासीनवदीश्वरः॥