Bhagavad Gita Chapter 14 Summary – Gunatraya Vibhag Yoga: The Three Gunas & Creation Mystery

Minutes to read.

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 14 – Gunatraya Vibhag Yoga (Division of the Three Gunas)

Introduction:

In Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita, the speaker (who is Kaal, as revealed in 11.32) explains the three gunas (qualities)—Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas—through which he traps souls in the cycle of birth and death.

But more importantly, this chapter reveals:

The origin of the gods (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva),
The real identity of Prakriti (Durga),
And how Kaal and Durga together create the entire universe.

Chapter 14 Summary in Simple English:

The speaker describes how every being in the universe is bound by three qualities:

Satogun (Sattva) – Linked to preservation, i.e., Vishnu.
Rajogun (Rajas) – Linked to creation, i.e., Brahma.
Tamogun (Tamas) – Linked to destruction, i.e., Shiva.

He further reveals how these gunas arise from the union of Kaal (the speaker) and Durga (Prakriti)—a shocking truth hidden in plain sight in the verses.

Key Verses & Hidden Truths:

Gita Chapter 14 Verses 3–4:

“O Arjun, My womb is the great Prakriti (Durga); I place the seed in it. From this union, all beings are born.”

Interpretation:

Kaal is saying he is the seed-giving father.
Prakriti (Durga) is the womb, or mother.
Together, they produce all beings, including gods.

This proves:

Durga is the consort (wife) of Kaal.
All living entities, including Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, are born from their union.

Gita 14.5:

“The three gunas—Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas—arise from Prakriti. These bind the eternal soul to the body.”

Interpretation:

These gunas form the basis of creation.
They are personified as Brahma (Rajogun), Vishnu (Satogun), and Shiva (Tamogun).
This verse confirms that these deities are not Supreme—they are within Kaal’s 21-universe domain and part of the trap.

⚠️ Spiritual Trap of the Three Gunas:

The speaker admits that these three qualities:

Keep the soul engaged in karma.
Create an illusion of righteousness and sin.
Prevent the soul from escaping repeated births and deaths.

Thus, even worshipping Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva cannot lead to complete liberation.

Tatvagyan Insight by Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj:

According to true spiritual knowledge, this chapter exposes the complete creation mystery:

Kaal (also called Brahm in the Gita) is the husband of Goddess Durga.
Durga, also called Prakriti, gives birth to Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
These three gods manage creation, preservation, and destruction using their respective gunas.
But they are not the creators of the universe, nor can they grant salvation.

The Supreme God—called Param Akshar Brahm (Kabir Sahib)—is beyond all gunas and is the true liberator mentioned in Gita 15.17.

Only a Tatvadarshi Saint (Gita 4.34) can reveal this truth and provide the true mantras for salvation.

Escape from the Gunas:

“One who rises above the three gunas becomes free from birth, death, old age, and suffering.” – Gita 14.20

But how to transcend the gunas?

Not by devotion to Brahma, Vishnu, or Shiva.
Not by Yagya, Tap, or Daan (as Gita 11.48, 11.53 confirm).

✅ The only way out is to take refuge in a Tatvadarshi Saint, who can give:

True mantras (Om Tat Sat – Gita 17.23)
Knowledge of Supreme God (Gita 4.34)
And the path to Satlok, the eternal realm.

️ FAQs:

Q1: Who is the husband of Goddess Durga (Prakriti)? A1: According to Gita 14.3–4, it is Kaal (Brahm) who impregnates Durga to create all living beings.

Q2: Are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva Supreme Gods? A2: No. Gita 14.5 shows they arise from Prakriti (Durga) and are manifestations of the three gunas.

Q3: Who is the Supreme God beyond the three gunas? A3: Gita 15.17 identifies Him as Param Akshar Brahm, who is none other than God Kabir, as revealed by Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj.

Q4: How can one break free from the bondage of the three gunas? A4: Only by surrendering to a Tatvadarshi Saint (Gita 4.34) and following the path of true devotion.