Tri-guna appears in discourse of Krishna prominently, To…
““Tri-guna appears in discourse of Krishna prominently, To Arjun upon the battlefield of Kurukshetra clearly; That the backdrop for the Bhagwat Gita surely be, All three gunas are held to delude the world clearly: त्रिभिर्गुणमयैर्भावैरेभिः सर्वमिदं जगत्। मोहितं नाभिजानाति मामेभ्यः परमव्ययम्॥ ७.१३॥ tribhirguṇamayairbhāvairebhiḥ sarvamidaṁ jagat | mohitaṁ nābhijānāti māmebhyaḥ paramavyayam || 7.13|| World deluded by these Three Gunas does not know Me: Who beyond these Gunas and imperishable does but be. (7.13)””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The three fundamental qualities (gunas) cloud perception, preventing realization of the divine beyond them.
In simple terms: Gunās obscure true understanding.
Seek clarity beyond material qualities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- study of scripture
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of your life are dominated by these qualities?
- How can you transcend them?
Overemphasis on gunas can lead to fatalism.