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Chapter 14 • Verse 27
The Yoga of the Division of the Three Gunas
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna concludes Chapter 14 with a profound revelation: 'Brahmaṇo hi pratiṣṭhāham'—I am (aham) the foundation (pratiṣṭhā) of Brahman (brahmaṇaḥ). 'Amṛtasyāvyayasya ca śāśvatasya ca dharmasya sukhasyaikāntikasya ca'—of the immortal (amṛtasya), imperishable (avyayasya), eternal (śāśvatasya), and the absolute happiness (sukhasyaikāntikasya) of dharma (dharmasya). This reveals Krishna's supreme position: He is the foundation of everything—Brahman, immortality, eternity, dharma, and ultimate happiness. Everything rests on Krishna. Understanding this helps you see that devotion to Krishna is not just a path—it's devotion to the very foundation of reality. When you serve Krishna, you're serving the source of everything. This is the ultimate truth that concludes the chapter on the gunas: Krishna is beyond all gunas, and He is the foundation of all that is eternal and true.
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Key Takeaway
Krishna reveals that He is the foundation of everything—Brahman, immortality, eternity, dharma, and ultimate happiness. Everything rests on Krishna. Understanding this helps you see that devotion to Krishna is not just a path—it's devotion to the very foundation of reality. When you serve Krishna, you're serving the source of everything. This is the ultimate truth that concludes the chapter on the gunas: Krishna is beyond all gunas, and He is the foundation of all that is eternal and true. When you understand this, you see that transcending the gunas is not just about personal freedom—it's about returning to the foundation of everything, to the source of all that is real and eternal.
Personal Reflection
Do you understand Krishna as the foundation of everything? How would this understanding deepen your devotion and help you transcend the gunas?
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