Bhagavad Gita Chapter 14 Verse 25 Meaning

Who is the same in honor and dishonor, the same to friend and foe, abandoning all undertakings, he is said to have transcended the dualities.

BG 14.25

मानापमानयोस्तुल्यस्तुल्यो मित्रारिपक्षयोः।सर्वारम्भपरित्यागी गुणातीतः स उच्यते

mānāpamānayos tulyas tulyo mitrāri-pakṣhayoḥ sarvārambha-parityāgī guṇātītaḥ sa uchyate

Meaning

Who is the same in honor and dishonor, the same to friend and foe, abandoning all undertakings, he is said to have transcended the dualities.

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Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: Who is the same in honor and dishonor, the same to friend and foe, abandoning all undertakings, he is said to have transcended the dualities.

In The Yoga of the Three Gunas (Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga), Krishna explains The three qualities of material nature: goodness, passion, and ignorance.

— Explained by the Nitya Team

Chapter Context

The three qualities of material nature: goodness, passion, and ignorance.

Key themes in this chapter include Three gunas, Material nature, Transcendence.

When to Apply This Verse

  • When you need steadiness while dealing with three gunas
  • When practicing material nature amid uncertainty
  • When applying transcendence to real-life choices

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 14.25?
Who is the same in honor and dishonor, the same to friend and foe, abandoning all undertakings, he is said to have transcended the dualities. This verse emphasizes three gunas with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 14.25 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on material nature and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

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