The evolution of life is a product of divisions and differences. But there is  'oneness' behind these divisions like an invisible thread supporting different pearls to form a necklace (7.7, 7.8). The game is to develop the ability to see that 'oneness' among the illogical and unreasonable divisiveness we see around us. This can be attained through awareness about 'oneness' and by attaining balance in our actions (2.38, 6.16).

Krishna mentioned about four divisions that happen based on 𝙜𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙨 and 𝙠𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙨. He says, "Tranquility, restraint, austerity, purity, patience, integrity, knowledge, wisdom, and faith —are the natural qualities of a 𝘽𝙝𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖 springing from their own nature (18.42). Valor, strength, fortitude, dexterity, not fleeing from battle, charity, and leadership abilities are the natural qualities of 𝙆𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙨 springing from their own nature (18.43). Agriculture, dairy farming, and commerce are the natural qualities of 𝙑𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙮𝙖𝙨. Actions that are service oriented are the natural quality of 𝙎𝙝𝙪𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙨" (18.44). 

Firstly, these divisions are neither based on birth nor are they hierarchical nor are they indicators of competence. As in the case of 𝙜𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙨 where the game is to transcend them to be 𝙂𝙪𝙣𝙖-𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙝, the challenge is to transcend these divisions to be with ''oneness' especially when we are identified with one of these divisions. 

Secondly, One 𝙜𝙪𝙣𝙖 broadly dominates us throughout our lives. But we keep wading through different 𝙜𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙨 in a day. The same thing happens with these divisions. 

Thirdly, sometimes we help ourselves to gain knowledge, power or money and sometimes we serve others like family, friends, coworkers etc. This reflects that we keep oscillating between these divisions with time. 

Fourthly, in the past century, the world has moved from an agrarian economy to an industrial one to a service oriented economy. Thus, since external factors also keep changing with time there is no place for one quality or division to dominate.

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