BG 18.40
There is no creature on earth or in the heavens that is free from these three qualities, for they are born of nature.
सत्त्वं प्रकृतिजैर्मुक्तं यदेभिः स्यात्ित्रभिर्गुणैः
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na — no
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tad — that
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asti — exists
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pṛithivyāṁ — on earth
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vā — or
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divi — the higher celestial abodes
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deveṣhu — amongst the celestial gods
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vā — or
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punaḥ — again
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sattvaṁ — existence
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prakṛiti-jair — born of material nature
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prakṛiti
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jair
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muktaṁ — liberated
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yad — that
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ebhiḥ — from the influence of these
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syāt — is
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tribhir — three
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guṇaiḥ — modes of material nature
There is no creature on earth or in the heavens that is free from these three qualities, for they are born of nature. The duties of scholars and priests, soldiers, merchants, and laborers have all been classified according to the natural qualities they are born with. Serenity, self-control, austerity, purity, forgiveness, righteousness, knowledge, wisdom, and faith, are the duties of scholars and priests. The natural duties of a warrior are heroism, boldness, fortitude in battle, generosity, and leadership. The natural duties of the merchants are agriculture, tending to cattle, and trade, while the natural duty of a laborer is one of service.
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