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Bhagwat Quote by Munindra Misra

“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॥…” quote by Munindra Misra
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““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)””

Munindra Misra

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Source Scripture: Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 7 Verse 13, translated by Munindra Misra

The three fundamental qualities (gunas) cloud perception, preventing realization of the divine beyond them.

In simple terms: Gunās obscure true understanding.

Key Takeaway

Seek clarity beyond material qualities.

Themes

spirituality perception identity

Mood

reflective contemplative

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • study of scripture
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

Sankhya philosophy dualism theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What aspects of your life are dominated by these qualities?
  • How can you transcend them?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on gunas can lead to fatalism.

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