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Chapter 14
The expression 'Iti vidyat' (thus may be known), denotes that only a man can know, that the modes, not the self, undergo modifications. But a man, by assuming his identification with the three modes of nature, assumes himself as Sattvika (good), Rajasika (passionate) and Tamasika (ignorant). So, by attaching importance to his discrimination, he should regard himself free, from all flaws and modifications.
These modes undergo modifications, but he is an onlooker who observes all the modifications. If he himself, had undergone changes, who could have observed, the modifications?
With the predominance of the mode of goodness, the senses and mind, become cleansed, discrimination is aroused, dispassion takes the place of attachment, quietude displaces disquietude, and generosity displaces greed. All actions, are performed as a duty, without desire for their fruit (GIta 18/9). The person possessing this mode, does not attach importance to worldly pleasure and prosperity, but only makes both ends meet. With the development of intellect and discrimination, all actions are performed very carefully and promptly, and one can distinguish between right and wrong. So, when there is predominance of the mode of goodness, a striver, should be particularly engaged in adoration and meditation etc., because, even a little spiritual practice at that time, is very useful.
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