Chapter 14 • Verse 11

Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga

The Yoga of the Division of the Three Gunas

Sanskrit Verse

Sarva-dvaresu dehe 'smin prakasha upajayate, jnanam yada tada vidyad vivriddham sattvam ity uta

Translation & Meaning

When all the gates of the body are illuminated with the light of knowledge, one may know that sattva is predominant. The symptom of sattva is the illumination of consciousness — when all senses and gates of perception are bright with awareness.

Key Teachings

  • Illumination of all senses indicates sattvic dominance
  • Sattva manifests as clarity and perceptiveness
  • Recognizing one's present guna state is important for self-development

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