Verse 14.21 : Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga "Three Modes of Nature"
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The Translation
“Arjuna said: By what marks is he recognized who has transcended these three modes, O Lord? What is his conduct, and how does he go beyond these three modes?”
Commentary & Insights
Intrigued by the concept of transcending the modes, Arjuna asks three practical questions to understand the characteristics, conduct, and method of a liberated soul (guṇātīta).
Practical Application
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Reflect on your own behaviors today: if you were completely free from stress and greed, how would your next interaction change? Model that behavior.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Why does Arjuna ask for external behavior and signs? How does conduct reflect one's level of spiritual realization?
- If you were to meet someone who is completely undisturbed by anger, greed, or pride, how would they act?
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14.21
अर्जुन उवाच
Shankara comments that Arjuna's question seeks to know the characteristics of a liberated soul, which also serve as practical disciplines for spiritual seekers trying to reach that state.