नान्यं गुणेभ्य: कर्तारं यदा द्रष्टानुपश्यति | गुणेभ्यश्च परं वेत्ति मद्भावं सोऽधिगच्छति || 19 || |
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“When one perceives that the individual self is not the doer but rather witnesses the activities of the modes of nature, and also understands the transcendental nature beyond the modes, then one attains My divine nature.”
Commentary Lord Krishna explains that when individuals realize that they are not the doer of actions but merely witnesses of the activities influenced by the modes of nature (goodness, passion, and ignorance), and further understand the existence of a higher transcendental reality beyond these modes, they attain the divine nature of the Supreme. The verse emphasizes the distinction between the eternal self, known as the atma and the temporary material body and mind. It teaches that the self is not affected or bound by the actions and reactions occurring due to the influence of the modes of nature. Rather, it is a silent observer, separate from the modes and their manifestations.
By attaining this understanding and perceiving the distinction between the self and the modes of nature, individuals can free themselves from the entanglement of material desires, attachments, and identifications. They can align themselves with the divine nature, which is characterized by spiritual qualities such as love, compassion, wisdom, and transcendence.
This verse highlights the path to spiritual realization and liberation. It encourages individuals to cultivate self-awareness, detachment, and an understanding of the higher reality beyond the material world. By realizing their true nature as eternal souls and acknowledging the existence of the divine nature, individuals can transcend the modes of nature and attain a state of spiritual harmony and union with the Supreme.