Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 14 · Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 14.6 तत्र सत्त्वं निर्मलत्वात्प्रकाशकमनामयम्
श्लोक 14.6
तत्र सत्त्वं निर्मलत्वात्प्रकाशकमनामयम् ।
सुखसङ्गेन बध्नाति ज्ञानसङ्गेन चानघ ॥
tatra sattvaṃ nirmalatvātprakāśakamanāmayam |
sukhasaṅgena badhnāti jñānasaṅgena cānagha ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
हे निष्पाप अर्जुन, इनमें सत्त्व गुण निर्मल होने के कारण प्रकाश देने वाला और विकार रहित है। वह सुख और ज्ञान की आसक्ति से बाँधता है।
Meaning in English
Of these, sattva, being pure, is illuminating and free from affliction. It binds through attachment to happiness and attachment to knowledge, O Anagha (sinless one).
Bhagavad Gita 14.6 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| तत्र | tatra | of these |
| सत्त्वम् | sattvam | sattva |
| निर्मलत्वात् | nirmalatvāt | because it is pure |
| प्रकाशकम् | prakāśakam | illuminating |
| अनामयम् | anāmayam | free from affliction |
| सुखसङ्गेन | sukha-saṅgena | by attachment to happiness |
| बध्नाति | badhnāti | binds |
| ज्ञानसङ्गेन | jñāna-saṅgena | by attachment to knowledge |
| च | ca | and |
| अनघ | anagha | O sinless one |
Explanation
Of these, sattva, being pure, is illuminating and free from affliction. Yet it binds by attachment to happiness and attachment to knowledge, O sinless one. Even the finest of the three gunas can become a subtle bond when one clings to it.
Sattva is clarity, calm and goodness, the best of the three, yet even it can become a subtle chain. One can become attached to feeling peaceful or to being the one who knows. Shankara notes that the self is wrongly thought to be happy or wise, when these are states of the mind. Many teachers call this the golden chain: finer than iron, but still a chain.
भावार्थ
हे निष्पाप! इनमें सत्त्वगुण निर्मल होने से प्रकाश करने वाला और विकार रहित है, फिर भी वह सुख की आसक्ति और ज्ञान की आसक्ति से बाँधता है। अच्छे गुण से भी आसक्ति बन्धन बन सकती है।
Living it today
Enjoy calm and learning, but watch for pride in being calm or learned. Even good states can become a quiet trap.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 14.6?
Of these, sattva, being pure, is illuminating and free from affliction. Yet it binds by attachment to happiness and attachment to knowledge, O sinless one. Even the finest of the three gunas can become a subtle bond when one clings to it.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 14.6?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 14 (Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 14.6 in daily life?
Enjoy calm and learning, but watch for pride in being calm or learned. Even good states can become a quiet trap.
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