Srimad Bhagavadgeeta : Ch-14. Slo-23.

Sunday, August 31, 2014.


Srimad Bhagavadgeeta :


Chapter-14. ( Guna-traya-vibhaga-yogam ).


Slokam-23,24 & 25 ( Who is Gunateetan? What is his behaviour?  Lord answers the questions in detail ).


Slokam-23:-

Udhaseenavadhaaseenah   gunnair   yo  na   vicalyate,


Guna   varttanta   ityeva   yovatishtati   nemgate.


Ya   =   ( one ) Who,

Udhaseenavadh   aaseenah   =   sits ( live) carelessly, without any interest, relaxed, silently, ( because of this );

Gunaih   =   In satva, rajass, tamass gunas,

Na   vicalyate   =    ( as  ) Not shaken ( affected ) by them,

Gunah   eva   =   Gunas show  their dharmam  ( otherwise I am not doing  any thing ),

Varttante   iti   =   With this awareness, 

Ya   avitishatati   =   Who with   firm  mind,

Na   imgate   =    Stays  un-shaken,

( Sah   Gunateetah )   =  He is known as 'Gunateetan'.



 A picture of  One siddha-purushan's  ( who follow dharmam), detailed relationship with the universe  is given here in three slokams (23,24,25). One's culture may be not real/true, ( hidden ). So far the circumstances not suitable, many of us can act divinity. Till one who has no power, he may not be a dictator. Till one is poor, he lives calmly. Till one who has no chance  ( to do ill-legal things ), he may not be corrupted . If we see things this way,  sad-gunas ( good qualities ) seen in many of us, (are) weak, and un-healthy individuality, which is hidden, and show un-real picture outwardly.



Many Satan ( demons) live in this world with un-real and  false  face ( their reality is covered and hidden). Hence Siddha-purushan is tested not in the forest or caves! He is available in every places  ( where un-real world exists ). Our true picture comes out under pressures. For example :- Sandal-wood when scratched / rubbed on any stone, its 'Sugandham'  ( good smell ) is exposed, likewise Tulasi leaves is crushed between our fingers the good smell is transferred to fingers.




1. Udhaseenavadhaaseenah  gunnair  yo  na  vicalyate :-  'Gunateetan' who knows all worldly experiences, ( whether they are good, bad, or mixed ), as the play of the mind and intelligence, hence, he is 'Udhaseena' ( keep himself relaxed, not showing any interest, not bothered ). As we know the the film show in a theatre, is just for entertainment, the emotions of happiness and sorrow viewed on the screen do not affect us. This does not mean that 'Tattvajnani'( Gunateetan ), is not bothered about world affairs ( incidents ).



Vyasa Maharishi is very careful, in the usage of term "UDHASEENAVAT", here it is mentioned :- that he looks like Udhaseenan, that is, Gunateetan never gets anger, and the activities in his surroundings, do not disturb him.



2. Guna  varttanta  ityeva  :-  Gunateetan understands, that, all his inner changes, just a difference of colours of gunas only and according to one's mindset, the view of external world, will be different. This Tattvajnani ( scholar living in principles ) lives with the full and complete awareness of the secret of (about) the changes happening to him and the outer world. 



3. Yovatishtati   nemgate  :-  To see ones own trigunas activities in him, he has to be out and stand as a spectator is essential.Thus staying in his own Atmasvaroopam, watch and enjoys the game of trigunas in and around him ( Gunateetan ). Standing on high place and watch down, the activities down there, do not disturb him. Likewise, one who is aware of his Atma,:- the Gunateetan, when watch the game of gunas, bold enough to keep his full mental balance and remain calm and sound.


Lord Krishna continues more in the next slokam-24.