Bhagavad Gita Chapter 14 Verse 5 Meaning

These qualities, O Arjuna, born of Nature, bind fast in the body of the embodied, the indestructible: purity, passion, and inertia.

BG 14.5

सत्त्वं रजस्तम इति गुणाः प्रकृतिसंभवाः।निबध्नन्ति महाबाहो देहे देहिनमव्ययम्

sattvaṁ rajas tama iti guṇāḥ prakṛiti-sambhavāḥ nibadhnanti mahā-bāho dehe dehinam avyayam

Meaning

These qualities, O Arjuna, born of Nature, bind fast in the body of the embodied, the indestructible: purity, passion, and inertia.

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Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: These qualities, O Arjuna, born of Nature, bind fast in the body of the embodied, the indestructible: purity, passion, and inertia.

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 14.5?
These qualities, O Arjuna, born of Nature, bind fast in the body of the embodied, the indestructible: purity, passion, and inertia. This verse emphasizes three gunas with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 14.5 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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