Bhagavad Gita · Verse 14.6
Chapter 14: Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga (गुणत्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
तत्र सत्त्वं निर्मलत्वात्प्रकाशकमनामयम् । सुखसङ्गेन बध्नाति ज्ञानसङ्गेन चानघ ॥६॥
tatra sattvaṃ nirmalatvātprakāśakamanāmayam | sukhasaṅgena badhnāti jñānasaṅgena cānagha ||6||
Complete Shloka Translation
Among these, sattva, through its purity, gives illumination and is free from affliction. Yet it binds through attachment to happiness and knowledge, blameless One.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| निर्मल | nirmala | pure |
| ज्ञानसङ्ग | jñānasaṅga | attachment to knowledge |
| तत्र | tatra | [term] in context of Among these, sattva, through i... |
| सत्त्वं | sattvaṃ | [term] in context of Among these, sattva, through i... |
| निर्मलत्वात्प्रकाशकमनामयम् | nirmalatvātprakāśakamanāmayam | [term] in context of Among these, sattva, through i... |
| सुखसङ्गेन | sukhasaṅgena | [term] in context of Among these, sattva, through i... |
| बध्नाति | badhnāti | [term] in context of Among these, sattva, through i... |
| ज्ञानसङ्गेन | jñānasaṅgena | [term] in context of Among these, sattva, through i... |
| चानघ | cānagha | [term] in context of Among these, sattva, through i... |
pure
attachment to knowledge
[term] in context of Among these, sattva, through i...
[term] in context of Among these, sattva, through i...
[term] in context of Among these, sattva, through i...
[term] in context of Among these, sattva, through i...
[term] in context of Among these, sattva, through i...
[term] in context of Among these, sattva, through i...
[term] in context of Among these, sattva, through i...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Sattva supports illumination, but attachment to its happiness or knowledge still binds. The chapter’s aim goes beyond identifying with even this favorable guna.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Value clarity while examining attachment even to pleasing states."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Where might attachment arise even in a pleasing state of clarity?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to master daily focus: anchor your consciousness in higher values, let go of anxious attachment to results, and act with integrity and kindness in every endeavor.