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Chapter 13 · Nature, the Enjoyer and Consciousness · 35 verses

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Nature & guṇasChapter 13 · Nature, the Enjoyer and Consciousness
13.2313.25

Bhagavad-gītā As It Is · Text 13.24

Prakṛti, puruṣa and conditioning

य एवं वेत्ति पुरुषं प्रकृतिं च गुणै: सह ।

सर्वथा वर्तमानोऽपि न स भूयोऽभिजायते ॥ २४ ॥

ya evaṁ vetti puruṣaṁ

prakṛtiṁ ca guṇaiḥ saha

sarvathā vartamāno ’pi

na sa bhūyo ’bhijāyate

Translation

One who understands this philosophy concerning material nature, the living entity and the interaction of the modes of nature is sure to attain liberation. He will not take birth here again, regardless of his present position.

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Understand it

What this verse is saying, and where it sits in the story.

Knowledge That Leads to Liberation

  1. 1One who understands material nature, the living being and the modes of nature will be liberated and not take birth here again, whatever their present position.
  2. 2Prabhupāda explains that understanding nature, the Supersoul, the individual soul and their relationship leads to eternal, blissful life in the spiritual world.
  3. 3Study Bhagavad-gītā with guidance from saintly persons and a spiritual master to understand your position and return to Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

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Chapter 13, Nature, the Enjoyer and Consciousness: prakṛti, puruṣa and conditioning.

What it teaches

Theme summary

The modes of nature condition behavior.

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Key ideas in this verse

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Key ideas: prakṛti, guṇa.

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What does BG 13.24 establish in Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport, and how does it connect to nature & guṇas?

Practice

Observe which mode shaped your last decision.

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