Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 Verse 13 Meaning
Deluded by these Natures, composed of the three qualities of Nature, all this world does not know Me as distinct from them and immutable.
BG 7.13
त्रिभिर्गुणमयैर्भावैरेभिः सर्वमिदं जगत्। मोहितं नाभिजानाति मामेभ्यः परमव्ययम्
tribhir guṇa-mayair bhāvair ebhiḥ sarvam idaṁ jagat mohitaṁ nābhijānāti māmebhyaḥ param avyayam
Meaning
Deluded by these Natures, composed of the three qualities of Nature, all this world does not know Me as distinct from them and immutable.
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What Does Bhagavad Gita 7.13 Mean?
This verse carries the weight of lived truth. Deluded by these Natures, composed of the three qualities of Nature, all this world does not know Me as distinct from them and immutable. In the context of the higher and lower natures of the Divine and how to transcend material illusion, these words illuminate the principle of devotion from a perspective that complements the surrounding verses. The verse operates on multiple levels.
On the surface, it addresses Arjuna's immediate situation. At a deeper level, it articulates a universal principle about divine nature that applies to every person navigating the complexities of moral and spiritual life. The practical invitation is to hold this verse as a mirror. Where in your life does the principle of devotion feel most challenging? That is precisely where the teaching has the most to offer.
— Explained by the Nitya Team
What Is the Context of Bhagavad Gita 7.13?
Understanding the nature of the Divine and how everything emanates from the Supreme.
Key themes in this chapter include Divine nature, Material energy, Devotion.
How Can I Apply Bhagavad Gita 7.13 in Daily Life?
- •When you need steadiness while dealing with divine nature
- •When practicing material energy amid uncertainty
- •When applying devotion to real-life choices
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Related Verses
BG 7.3
Among thousands of men, one may perchance strive for perfection; even among those successful strivers, only one may perchance know Me in essence.
BG 7.7
There is nothing higher than Me, O Arjuna. All this is strung on Me, like clusters of gems on a string.
BG 1.1
Dhritarashtra said, "What did my people and the sons of Pandu do when they had assembled together, eager for battle, on the holy plain of Kurukshetra, O Sanjaya?"
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