Monday, October 14, 2024

Gita reflection Ch 14 verses 16 & 17

14th October 2024


There cannot be an effect without a cause. This is the premise of the law of Karma. All actions will have consequences.

When an action is performed with sattvic intention, the result will be pure, beneficial, and foster positive growth. Actions with rajasic intention will result in sorrow, while those with tamasic intention will result in further delusion.

A mind with minimum disturbance is ready for Self-knowledge. This state is called Sattva. On the other hand, a mind with agitations caused by desires will lead one to become extremely greedy for wealth and pleasure. This state is called Rajas.

A person in the state of Tamas, though desirous of comfort and indulgence, does not engage in action to achieve wealth or pursue knowledge to overcome desires. Consequently, their life will be full of delusion, inadvertence, and laziness.

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