Chapter 14: The Yoga of Gunas; Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga

Krishna in this chapter describes the process of creation, the known universe, the birth of Prakrti, and the Tri-Gunas. These three Gunas are Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Here Krishna teaches us how to transcend these Gunas to attain liberation.

Verse 9: O! Bharata, sattva binds in the form of absolute bliss, rajas in the form of action and material attainments. But tamas, covering knowledge, binds indeed in the form of inertia and sensual indulgence.