Verse 14.22 : Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga "Three Modes of Nature"
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The Translation
“The Supreme Lord said: He who does not hate illumination, activity, and delusion when they arise, O Pandava, nor longs for them when they cease.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna begins His answer by describing the internal equanimity of a guṇātīta toward the arising and passing of the three mental states.
Practical Application
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If you feel distracted or tired today, do not fight or criticize yourself. Acknowledge it, and let it pass like a cloud, maintaining your peace.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- When you feel unmotivated or confused (Tamasic), do you beat yourself up? How can you adopt the attitude of a silent observer instead?
- Why is craving for spiritual ecstasy or calm also a form of attachment that binds us?
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14.22
श्रीभगवानुवाच
Shankara explains that a Guṇātīta behaves as a witness to his own internal states. If restlessness or delusion arises due to previous habit patterns, he does not resist them with hatred, nor does he feel proud when knowledge arises. This absence of preference is the ultimate sign of transcendence.