Chapter 14, Verse 7
रजो रागात्मकं विद्धि तृष्णासङ्गसमुद्भवम् |
तन्निबध्नाति कौन्तेय कर्मसङ्गेन देहिनम् ॥7॥
rajo rāgātmakaṃ viddhi tṛṣṇā-saṅga-samudbhavam |
tan nibadhnāti kaunteya karma-saṅgena dehinam ||
"Know Rajas to be of the nature of passion, born of craving and attachment. It binds the embodied soul, O Kaunteya, by attachment to fruits of action."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 14.7 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 14.7 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Lord Krishna defines 'Rajas' (the mode of passion) as an energy driven by 'Raga' (attraction/passion). It originates from 'Trishna' (insatiable longing) and 'Sanga' (intense attachment). Unlike Sattva which enlightens, Rajas entangles the soul by creating a feverish obsession with the results of work. A person under this influence is constantly driven by personal ambition, social prestige, and the accumulation of possessions, believing these external factors are the source of happiness. This creates a cycle of endless activity and anxiety, effectively 'binding' the eternal soul to the temporary material world through the chain of 'Karma-sanga' (attachment to action).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 14.7?
Know Rajas to be of the nature of passion, born of craving and attachment. It binds the embodied soul, O Kaunteya, by attachment to fruits of action.