Division of the Three Gunas - 14 - 01

The Shloka

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श्रीभगवानुवाच ।

परं भूयः प्रवक्ष्यामि ज्ञानानां ज्ञानमुत्तमम् ।

यज्ज्ञात्वा मुनयः सर्वे परां सिद्धिमितो गताः ॥

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śrī bhagavān uvāca ।

paraṁ bhūyaḥ pravakṣyāmi jñānānāṁ jñānam uttamam ।

yaj jñātvā munayaḥ sarve parāṁ siddhim ito gatāḥ ॥

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Meaning / Summary

This verse emphasizes the importance of true knowledge for attaining liberation. It highlights that the knowledge Lord Krishna is about to impart is superior to all other forms of knowledge and has the power to lead individuals to the highest state of perfection. This sets the stage for the detailed discussion of the three modes of material nature (gunas) in the subsequent verses.

The Supreme Lord said: I shall further expound the highest wisdom, the best of all knowledge, by knowing which all the sages have attained supreme perfection after transcending this material world.

Lord Krishna tells Arjuna that he will explain the best knowledge, by knowing which sages have attained supreme perfection after leaving the material world.

The Supreme Lord, Krishna, continues to impart profound knowledge to Arjuna. In this verse, He declares His intention to reveal the most supreme form of knowledge, the best among all forms of wisdom. He emphasizes that the sages (Munis) who have truly understood this knowledge have been able to transcend the limitations of the material world and achieve the ultimate state of perfection or liberation.

Sentence - 1

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श्रीभगवानुवाच ।

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Meaning

The Supreme Lord said:

Meaning of Words

श्रीभगवान्	śrī bhagavān
The Supreme Lord Referring to Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
उवाच	uvāca	said

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परं भूयः प्रवक्ष्यामि ज्ञानानां ज्ञानमुत्तमम् ।

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Meaning

I shall further expound the highest wisdom, the best of all knowledge.

Meaning of Words

परं	paraṁ
Supreme The highest, transcendental, beyond the material realm.
भूयः	bhūyaḥ	Again Further, moreover, once more.
प्रवक्ष्यामि	pravakṣyāmi
I shall expound I shall explain clearly, I will speak in detail.
ज्ञानानां	jñānānāṁ
Of all knowledge Among all types of knowledge, the various forms of understanding.
ज्ञानम्	jñānam	Knowledge Wisdom, understanding, enlightenment.
उत्तमम्	uttamam	The best The highest, most excellent, supreme.

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यज्ज्ञात्वा मुनयः सर्वे परां सिद्धिमितो गताः ॥

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Meaning

By knowing which all the sages have attained supreme perfection after transcending this material world.

Meaning of Words

यत्	yat	Which That which, the knowledge that.
ज्ञात्वा	jñātvā	Knowing Having known, by understanding.
मुनयः	munayaḥ
Sages The wise men, the ascetics, those who contemplate.
सर्वे	sarve	All Everyone, all of them.
परां	parāṁ	Supreme The highest, ultimate.
सिद्धिम्	siddhim
Perfection Attainment, accomplishment, ultimate realization.
इतः	itaḥ
From here From this world, from this material existence.
गताः	gatāḥ	Attained Have gone, have reached, have attained.

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