Krishna explains the paradox of His birth. He states three absolute facts about Himself: He is unborn (ajo 'pi san), His nature is imperishable and never deteriorates (avyayātmā), and He is the Supreme Lord of all beings (bhūtānām īśvaro 'pi san). Despite these facts, He still manifests or takes birth (sambhavāmi). How? By establishing control over His own material nature (prakṛtiṃ svām adhiṣṭhāya) and appearing through His own internal mystic potency or illusion (ātma-māyayā).