Chapter 14: Three Modes of Natureगुणत्रयविभागयोग
14:10
“Sometimes sattva prevails over rajas and tamas, O Bharata; sometimes rajas over sattva and tamas; and sometimes tamas over sattva and rajas.”
Sanskrit
रजस्तमश्चाभिभूय सत्त्वं भवति भारत | रजः सत्त्वं तमश्चैव तमः सत्त्वं रजस्तथा ||
Transliteration
rajas tamaś cābhibhūya sattvaṁ bhavati bhārata rajaḥ sattvaṁ tamaś caiva tamaḥ sattvaṁ rajas tathā
Commentary
The three gunas constantly compete for dominance. At different times, different qualities prevail. Understanding this dynamic helps one work toward increasing sattva.
Chapter 14
Three Modes of Nature