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Zenodo
2024
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14681459 |
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- <p><em>Guṇa</em>, a pivotal concept in Indian philosophical schools, has significant practical implications for personal growth, self-improvement, and spiritual evolution. This paper examines the concept of <em>Guṇa </em>in the Bhagavad <em>Gīta,</em> exploring the three fundamental qualities of nature - <em>Sattva, Rajas</em> and <em>Tamas</em> and their profound influence on human behaviour and spiritual development. Through a detailed analysis of the <em><u>Gītā's</u></em> teachings, this study reveals how these qualities shape attachment and aversion, binding individuals to the material world. Moreover, it emphasizes the importance of transcending the <em>Guṇās</em> to achieve liberation, highlighting the cultivation of <em>Sattva</em> as a pathway to knowledge and self-realization. Ultimately, this research offers practical guidance for spiritual growth, underscoring the significance of understanding and transcending the <em>Guṇās</em> to attain balance and ultimately achieve immortality.</p> <p><strong>Key</strong>-<strong>Words</strong></p> <p> <em>Guṇa</em>, Bhagavad <em>Gītā</em>, <em>Sattva, Rajas, Tamas</em>, <em>Vedānta</em><em>, </em><em>Sāṅkhya</em><em>, Yoga</em>, Indian philosophy.</p>