Chapter 7, Verse 13
त्रिभिर्गुणमयैर्भावैरेभि: सर्वमिदं जगत् | मोहितं नाभिजानाति मामेभ्य: परमव्ययम् ॥13॥
tribhir guṇamayair bhāvairebhiḥ sarvam idaṃ jagat | mohitaṃ nābhijānāti mām ebhyaḥ param avyayam ||
"Deluded by these three states composed of the three gunas (modes of nature), this whole world does not know Me, who am transcendental to them and undecaying."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 7.13 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 7.13 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Lord Krishna explains that the entire material world is under the spell of 'Maya,' which manifests as the three gunas: Sattva (goodness), Rajas (passion), and Tamas (ignorance). This divine energy creates a veil over human consciousness, leading souls to identify with temporary material states rather than the eternal, unchanging Divine reality. The word 'Maya' literally suggests that which is not what it appears to be. Because humans are captivated by the internal 'flavors' of these gunas, they fail to recognize the Supreme Being who stands beyond these qualities and never diminishes (Avyayam).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 7.13?
Deluded by these three states composed of the three gunas (modes of nature), this whole world does not know Me, who am transcendental to them and undecaying.