Sri krishna then explains about the manifestations of the Paramatma as the revealed universe and the power behind it. He speaks of these manifestations as His lower and higher manifestations (''Prakritis)''. The lower ''Prakriti'' is made up of the five elements, mind, ego and intellect. The higher ''Prakriti'' is the ultimate ‘Powerless Power’ which creates and upholds the universe, and causes its final dissolution. In the eight chapter, <blockquote>" | Sri krishna then explains about the manifestations of the Paramatma as the revealed universe and the power behind it. He speaks of these manifestations as His lower and higher manifestations (''Prakritis)''. The lower ''Prakriti'' is made up of the five elements, mind, ego and intellect. The higher ''Prakriti'' is the ultimate ‘Powerless Power’ which creates and upholds the universe, and causes its final dissolution. In the eight chapter, <blockquote>" |