Chapter 14, Verse 14 (Bhagavad Gita 14.14)
Chapter 14: Guṇa Traya Vibhāg Yog – Yoga through Understanding the Three Modes of Material Nature
Sanskrit Shloka
यदा सत्त्वे प्रवृद्धे तु प्रलयं याति देहभृत्।तदोत्तमविदां लोकानमलान्प्रतिपद्यते
Transliteration
yadā sattve pravṛiddhe tu pralayaṁ yāti deha-bhṛit tadottama-vidāṁ lokān amalān pratipadyate
Word Meanings
yadā—when; sattve—in the mode of goodness; pravṛiddhe—when premodinates; tu—indeed; pralayam—death; yāti—reach; deha-bhṛit—the embodied; tadā—then; uttama-vidām—of the learned; lokān—abodes; amalān—pure; pratipadyate—attains;
Translation
When the embodied soul departs while the mode of goodness (Sattva) is predominant, it attains the stainless, elevated realms of those who are knowers of the Highest.
Meaning & Commentary
In this verse, Bhagwan Shri Krishna reveals the profound science of destiny based on the consciousness one cultivates throughout their life. By remaining anchored in the quality of goodness, a seeker aligns their soul with purity and transcendental knowledge, transcending the lower modes of passion and ignorance. Shri Krishna explains that the state of one’s mind at the moment of departure determines the trajectory of their future journey. This transition to the 'spotless worlds' marks a significant advancement in the spiritual evolution of the soul, bringing it closer to the ultimate goal of liberation. Through these words, Yogeshwar Krishna invites every seeker to continuously refine their consciousness, ensuring that their final thoughts reflect the divine light of wisdom.