Nature (prakṛti) and the Person (puruṣa), know them both to be without beginning; And the modifications (vikārāḥ) and the qualities (guṇāḥ) as well, know them to be born of nature (prakṛti).
For its agency in producing effects, nature is called a cause; in the experience of joy and suffering, man's spirit is called a cause.
(19) 'Nature' and 'Person’: know that these two are both beginningless: and know that change and quality arise from Nature.
13.20 Know both Nature and also the individual soul [Prakṛti is sometimes translated as matter, and puruṣa as spirit.-Tr.] to be verily without beginning; know the modifications as also the qualities as born of Nature.
13.20 Know that both Prakṛti and the self (Puruṣa) are without beginning; know that all modifications and the attributes are born of Prakṛti.
13.20 Know thou that Nature (matter) and the Spirit are both beginningless; and know also that all modifications and qualities are born of Nature.