Verse 7.13 : Jnana Vijnana Yoga "Self-Realization"
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The Translation
“Bewildered by these three states composed of the modes of nature, this entire world does not know Me, who am superior to them and imperishable.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna describes the delusion of humanity, explaining that the world is blinded by the three Gunas and fails to recognize Him, who is superior and imperishable.
Practical Application
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Step out of your emotional drama today: observe your racing thoughts as temporary patterns, and connect with the quiet silence behind them.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How do the three gunas (lethargy, passion, and peaceful pride) hypnotize our mind daily, preventing us from looking deeper?
- Why is it easy to get distracted by temporary events and forget the eternal reality behind them?
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7.13
त्रिभिर्गुणमयैर्भावैरेभिः सर्वमिदं जगत्
The world is like a audience watching a magic show. They are so enchanted by the magician's illusions (Maya) that they do not see the magician's true self. To break the spell, one must look past the gunas.