Kṛṣṇa clarifies the origins of the social structure known as ‘varṇāśrama’. He says that He created the four divisions of human society (intellectuals, warriors, merchants, and workers). Crucially, he states that this division is based on ‘guṇa’ (innate quality) and ‘karma’ (aptitude for work), not on birth or family lineage. This is a revolutionary statement. A person is a brāhmaṇa or a kṣatriya because of their character and skill, not because of their surname. Kṛṣṇa designed this system to ensure that society functions harmoniously, with each person performing the task they are naturally best suited for. It is an organic social chemistry. He adds that although He is the creator of this system, He remains the ‘akartāram’, or the non-doer. He is not bound by the social laws He creates for humans. He stands outside the system as its eternal source. By understanding this, Arjuna can see that his role as a warrior is a divine assignment based on his nature, intended for the balance of society.