The Bhagavad Gita – Three Fold Aspects of Faith
The Bhagavad Gita – Three Fold Aspects of Faith Preface: Three Characteristics nature (Gunas) of Human Beings are the deciding factor about the qualities of life, behaviours and outlooks. Sri Bhagavan urges all to reach the level of Sattva i.e. goodness as against Rajas (passion) and Tamas (ignorance). The definitions, classifications and grades of all these three gunas are found explained in detail and in a very simple language. Actually, three Chapters – 14, 17 and 18 are exclusively devoted for this purpose. Lord Krishna has declared that three Gunas bind soul to the body and the liberation will come only on conquering them. To attain salvation – i.e. birth less state or union with the Supreme Being or God, one should know the methods of life in respect of Faith, Food, Sacrifice, Austerity, Gift. One should also know the austerities pertaining to body, speech and mind. Having understood, realised and practised the best amongst the above three Gunas, the realisation ...