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Chapter 14
Link:—In the next verse, the Lord describes the symptoms when there is an increase, in the mode of ignorance.
aprakilo'pravrttisca pramado moha eva ca
tamasyetani jayante vivrddhe kurunandana
0 Son of Kuril, when there is an increase in the mode of ignorance, darkness, inactivity, inattention (negligence) and delusion, are manifested. 13
Comment:-
Aprakasah:- When the mode of ignorance prevails, overpowering the mode of goodness, the senses and mind, are not pure and discrimination, disappears. This is in contrast with 'Prakasa.
Apravrttih:- When the mode of ignorance prevails, overpowering the mode of passion, a person, has no inclination to discharge, even his obligatory duties. He wants to remain idle.
Pramadah:- It means, neglect of duties, which are conducive to mundane as well as, spiritual progress, and addiction to idle pursuits, such as smoking, playing cards and gammon etc., and going to movies etc.
Mohah:- When there is an increase in the mode of ignorance, delusion is aroused and discrimination is obscured, then a man, has no ability to endeavour to perform his duties for material and spiritual progress.
Eva ca:- This expression, includes frivolous pursuits, such as excessive sleep and waste of time and money etc.
Tamasyetant jayante vivpddhe kuranandana:- These, are the symptoms of an increase, in the mode of ignorance. When there are non-illumination (indiscrimination) and inactivity etc., it means, that the mode of ignorance has prevailed, overpowering the modes of goodness and passion.
The three modes—of goodness, of passion and of ignorance being subtle, are beyond the access of senses and mind. So, they are not clearly perceived, they can be perceived only by their marks or symptoms.
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