14. The Three Qualities of Nature

Guṇa Traya Vibhāg Yog

BG 14.27

For I am the abode of the immortal Brahman, the eternal Dharma, and infinite bliss.

ब्रह्मणो हि प्रतिष्ठाऽहममृतस्याव्ययस्य च
शाश्वतस्य च धर्मस्य सुखस्यैकान्तिकस्य च

  • brahmaṇo — of Brahman

  • hi — only

  • pratiṣhṭhāham — I am the foundation

    • pratiṣhṭhā — the basis

    • aham — I

  • amṛitasyāvyayasya — of the immortal and imperishable

    • amṛitasya — of the immortal

    • avyayasya — of the imperishable

  • cha — and

  • śhāśhvatasya — of the eternal

  • cha — and

  • dharmasya — of Dharma

  • sukhasyaikāntikasya — of unending bliss

    • sukhasya — of bliss

    • aikāntikasya — unending

  • cha — and

...14.24

One who looks equally upon honor and dishonor, loves friend and foe alike, and abandons all undertakings, has transcended the three qualities of nature.

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And one who serves me alone, with unwavering devotion, will transcend the three Gunas and become one with Brahman.

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For I am the abode of the immortal Brahman, the eternal Dharma, and infinite bliss.

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Chapter 14, Verse 27