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Birth Quote by The Bhagavad Gita

“It is I who instills the seed of all births into the vast womb of nature ( prakriti). Nature in turn gives birth to the infinitely diverse temperaments of all creatures. “Everything that is born, Arjuna, comes from this subtle union of Spirit and nature. Whatever forms are produced in any of the…” quote by The Bhagavad Gita
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““It is I who instills the seed of all births into the vast womb of nature ( prakriti). Nature in turn gives birth to the infinitely diverse temperaments of all creatures. “Everything that is born, Arjuna, comes from this subtle union of Spirit and nature. Whatever forms are produced in any of the wombs of the universe, know that My nature (prakriti) is the cosmic mother of all creation, and that I am the seed-giving father.””

The Bhagavad Gita

About This Quote

Source Scripture: Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 7, Verse 4

Divine energy (prakriti) is the mother of all creation, and the divine seed (spirit) initiates birth.

In simple terms: Nature is the mother, spirit the father of all life.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the unity of spirit and nature.

Themes

spirituality creation duality

Mood

reverent reflective

Type

scriptural philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • environmental stewardship
  • creative inspiration

Key Concepts

cosmology philosophy theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect your relationship with nature?
  • What responsibilities arise from seeing yourself as part of this union?
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