Chapter 7, Verse 27
इच्छाद्वेषसमुत्थेन द्वन्द्वमोहेन भारत | सर्वभूतानि सम्मोहं सर्गे यान्ति परन्तप ॥27॥
icchā-dveṣa-samutthena dvandva-mohena bhārata | sarva-bhūtāni sammohaṁ sarge yānti parantapa
"O descendant of Bharata, O conqueror of enemies, all living beings are born into delusion, bewildered by the dualities arising from desire and aversion."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 7.27 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 7.27 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Lord Krishna explains that the fundamental state of worldly existence is one of bewilderment (sammoha). This confusion begins at birth (sarge) and is rooted in 'dvandva'—the pairs of opposites like pleasure and pain, success and failure. These dualities are powered by 'iccha' (longing for what we like) and 'dvesha' (repulsion for what we dislike). This emotional tug-of-war creates a veil of delusion that prevents beings from perceiving the underlying Divine Reality. To transcend this, one must recognize that these dualities are temporary and inherent to the material world, rather than defining one's soul.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 7.27?
O descendant of Bharata, O conqueror of enemies, all living beings are born into delusion, bewildered by the dualities arising from desire and aversion.