Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 14, verse 10 · Krishna
Bhagavad Gita 14.10 · Rajastamashchabhibhuya
रजस्तमश्चाभिभूय सत्त्वं भवति भारत ।
रजः सत्त्वं तमश्चैव तमः सत्त्वं रजस्तथा ॥
rajastamaścābhibhūya sattvaṃ bhavati bhārata |
rajaḥ sattvaṃ tamaścaiva tamaḥ sattvaṃ rajastathā ||
Translation
Sattva prevails by overpowering rajas and tamas, Bharata; rajas prevails by overpowering sattva and tamas; and tamas likewise prevails by overpowering sattva and rajas.
Context
Spoken by Krishna in chapter 14, Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga — “The Three Gunas”, which has 27 verses.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bhagavad Gita 14.10 mean?
Sattva prevails by overpowering rajas and tamas, Bharata; rajas prevails by overpowering sattva and tamas; and tamas likewise prevails by overpowering sattva and rajas.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 14.10?
Krishna, speaking to Arjuna, in chapter 14, Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga (The Three Gunas).
Sanskrit text: traditional, public domain. Translation and explanation are our own.