Mantras/Bhagavad Gita 14.17

Bhagavad Gita 14.17

भगवद्गीता 14.17

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Sanskrit Text

सत्त्वात्सञ्जायते ज्ञानं रजसो लोभ एव च।प्रमादमोहौ तमसो भवतोऽज्ञानमेव च।।14.17।।

Transliteration

Meaning (English)

14.17 From the increase of Sattva, knowledge i.e., 'true and direct knowledge' of the self arises. From Rajas develops likewise 'intense desire' for heaven etc. From Tamas similarly develops 'negligence' leading to evil deeds; and from this, delusion, i.e., erroneous knowledge; and from that still more Tamas; and thence ignorance, namely absence of knowledge.

Meaning (Hindi)

14.17 From the increase of Sattva, knowledge i.e., 'true and direct knowledge' of the self arises. From Rajas develops likewise 'intense desire' for heaven etc. From Tamas similarly develops 'negligence' leading to evil deeds; and from this, delusion, i.e., erroneous knowledge; and from that still more Tamas; and thence ignorance, namely absence of knowledge.

Benefits

  • Spiritual growth
  • Inner peace
  • Divine blessings

Best Time

Any time

Chant Count

1 times

Source

Bhagavad Gita 14.17, Ch. 14, V. 17