7. The Science of Material Nature

The elements of material creation “Earth, water, fire, air, ether, mind, intelligence and false ego—altogether these eight comprise My separated material energies.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 7.4) The Origin of the Energy in the Universe “My Self is the very source of creation…” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 9.5) Matter, Time, and Living Entities (Souls) are Eternal “Material nature and the living entities should be understood to beginning less…” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 13.20) “I am also inexhaustible time…” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 10.33) 16