390 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 5, Ch. 11

these material causes, the eleven functions transform into
hundreds of functions and then into thousands and then into
millions. But all these transformations do not take place auto-
matically by mutual combination. Rather, they are under the
direction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

PURPORT

One should not think that all the interactions of the physical elements,
gross and subtle. that cause the transformation of mind and conscious-
ness are working independently. They are under the direction of the
Supreme Personality of Godhead. In Bhagavad-gita (15.15). Krsna says
that the Lord is situated in everyone’s heart (sarvasya céham hrdi san-
nivisto mattah smrtir jidnam apohanam ca). As mentioned herein,
Supersoul (ksetrajria) is directing everything. The living entity is also
ksetrajna, but the supreme ksetrajria is the Supreme Personality of
Godhead. He is the witness and order giver. Under His direction, every-
thing takes place. The different inclinations of the living entity are cre-
ated by his own nature or his expectations, and he is trained by the
Supreme Personality of Godhead through the agency of material nature.
The body, nature and the physical elements are under the direction of
the Supreme Personality of Godhead. They do not function auto-
matically. Nature is neither independent nor automatic. As confirmed in
Bhagavad-gitd, the Supreme Personality of Godhead is behind nature.

mayadhyaksena prakrtih
sityate sa-cardcaram

hetundnena kaunteya
Jagad viparivartate

“This material nature is working under My direction, O son of Kunti.
and it is producing all moving and unmoving beings. By its rule this
manifestation is created and annihilated again and again.” (Bg. 9.10)

TEXT 12

aaq Tat aaa fred
vita arate fret: |
