Chapter 18 • Verse 29

Moksha Sanyasa Yoga

The Yoga of Liberation and Renunciation

Sanskrit Verse

buddher bhedam dhriteh caiva gunatas tri-vidham srinu procyamanam asesena prithaktvena dhananjaya

Translation & Meaning

Krishna now invites Arjuna to hear the threefold division of intellect and steadiness according to the gunas, which he will explain completely and separately. This systematic teaching on buddhi and dhriti is essential for discernment and discipline.

Key Teachings

  • Intellect and steadiness are each threefold according to the three gunas
  • Systematic understanding of gunic qualities is essential for self-knowledge
  • Krishna's thorough analysis helps Arjuna discern the quality of his own inner faculties

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