बुद्धिर्ज्ञानमसम्मोह: क्षमा सत्यं दम: शम: | सुखं दु:खं भवोऽभावो भयं चाभयमेव च || 4 || अहिंसा समता तुष्टिस्तपो दानं यशोऽयश: | भवन्ति भावा भूतानां मत्त एव पृथग्विधा: || 5 || |
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Lord Krishna enumerates a list of qualities and experiences that are influenced by different states of consciousness. He explains that intelligence, knowledge, non-delusion, forgiveness, truthfulness, self-control, calmness, happiness, distress, birth, death, fear, and fearlessness all manifest differently based on one’s level of consciousness and understanding.
For example, a person operating from a mode of ignorance may exhibit qualities such as delusion, fear, and unhappiness. On the other hand, someone in a mode of goodness may display qualities like intelligence, knowledge, and self-control. These qualities are not fixed traits but can vary depending on one’s state of consciousness and awareness.
Lord Krishna emphasizes that individuals have the ability to cultivate positive qualities and elevate their consciousness by connecting with Him. By practicing virtues such as non-violence, equanimity, contentment, austerity, and generosity, one can gradually transcend lower states of consciousness and attain higher spiritual realization.
The verse highlights the diversity of human experiences and the role of consciousness in shaping them. It encourages individuals to strive for higher states of consciousness by cultivating positive qualities and aligning themselves with the divine.