Learn·Chapter 14 · The three qualities·Verse 11 of 27
Bhagavad Gītā 14.11, word by word
BG 14.11
सर्वद्वारेषु देहेऽस्मिन्प्रकाश उपजायते।ज्ञानं यदा तदा विद्याद्विवृद्धं सत्त्वमित्युत
sarva-dvāreṣhu dehe ’smin prakāśha upajāyate jñānaṁ yadā tadā vidyād vivṛiddhaṁ sattvam ity uta
Word by word
Tap a word to reveal its meaning. Say each one aloud as you go.
In English
When the light of knowledge gleams forth from all the gates of the body, then be sure that purity prevails.
Translated by Shri Purohit Swami
When the wisdom-light shines through every gate of this body, then it may be known that Sattva is predominant.
Translated by Swami Sivananda
Test yourself