CH 7, Verse 13

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Chapter 7

Verse 13

 

Tribhir gunamayair bhaavair ebhih sarvam ida.n jagat/

mohitam n'aabhijaanaati maam ebhyah param avyayam //

 

Deluded by these states, the modifications of the

three Gunas (qualities of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas) the

whole world does not know Me, who am beyond them and

imperishable.

 

LESSONS FROM BHAGAVAD GITA – 72

As taught by Parama Pujya Sri Swamiji

Compiled by: Swami Dattananda

Bhaktimala, October 1999

 

"Deluded by these states, the modifications of the

three Gunas (qualities of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas) the

whole world does not know Me, who am beyond them and

imperishable."

 

When a man sleeps or is given to sloth or idleness,

the Tamas element dominates over him. When he is given

to work or some activity, the Rajas element is

dominating. And when he is full of peace and joy, it

is the Sattva element that is influencing him.

 

These three elements have their sway on each and every

man. And in keeping with the predominance of one or

the other of these Gunas, the actions and inclinations

of people fall into three categories. Thus, all people

are tied down by these Gunas and they cannot move an

inch from their respective places or positions, so

much so, it is difficult for them to attain the

Supreme Lord who is beyond the three Gunas.

 

These three Gunas have their origin and sustenance in

the Lord. And unless one attains the Lord, the Supreme

Self, one cannot get eternal peace and happiness. But

people who are under the clutches of the three Gunas

cannot realize this truth as they are immersed in the

enjoyment of earthly pleasures impelled by the force

of the Gunas. They are in a state of delusion and

self-forgetfulness.

 

 

 

 

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