Such and such is the nature of the self, which is different from the Prakrti—this has to be always contemplated upon: thus declare the Shastras. Even a person who knows this, acts in relation to material objects only according to his own nature, i.e., guided by his old subtle impressions. How is this? ‘All beings follow their nature.’ Beings in conjunction with non-conscient matter, all follow only subtle impressions which have continued to come from time immemorial. What can the control enjoined by Shastras, do to these beings who follow their subtle impressions?

Shri Krishna expounds the way by which individuals are overpowered to follow their respective natures: