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* He is unaffected by the effects of the three guṇas like knowledge, action or delusion. | * He is unaffected by the effects of the three guṇas like knowledge, action or delusion. | ||
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| − | * The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore | + | * The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram [[Krishna]] Math, Bangalore |
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Latest revision as of 15:34, 16 December 2016
By Swami Harshananda
Sometimes transliterated as: Gunatita, GuNAtita, Gunaatita
Guṇātita literally means ‘one who is beyond the sway of the three guṇas’.
The quest for perfection has been a common characteristic feature of all religions and philosophical systems. Since perfection is only a concept, it can be understood only when tested through a person or a personality. The Bhagavadgitā has done this in three places.[1] The ‘guṇātita’ is the last of these three.
Characteristics
The guṇātita is the one who is fit to attain Brahman. The qualities of such a person are as follows:
- He is the one who has transcended the three guṇas, sattva, rajas and tamas.
- He is unaffected by the effects of the three guṇas like knowledge, action or delusion.
- He is equanimous in happiness and even misery.
- He looks upon a clod of earth, stone or gold as of equal worth being neither repelled nor tempted by them.
- He is not influenced by the pleasant and the unpleasant.
- He is unaltered either by praise or blame.
- He treats friends and enemies equally, based on the merits of the case.
- He serves God with undeviating love.
References
- ↑ Bhagavadgitā 2.55-72; 12.13-20 and 14.22-27
- The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore