Guided Shloka Journey — Bhagavad Gita 7.12 — All Mental States Depend on Him
Bhagavān tells Arjuna that all sāttvika, rājasika, and tāmasika states of mind arise from His aparā prakṛti and depend upon Him, while He remains independent of them — from the Bhagavad Geeta.
Shloka: ये चैव सात्त्विका भावा(:) राजसास्तामसाश्च ये ।
Nine guided steps
- 1. Learn to chant — Hear the Shloka, then repeat along
- 2. Put the words in order — Lock in the Shloka you just heard
- 3. In a nutshell — The heart of this verse in plain words
- 4. How this shows up — Impact to everyday life
- 5. Picture check — What do you see?
- 6. One thing for today — Try this once before you go
- 7. Think about it — A moment to pause and reflect
- 8. What do the words mean? — Match each word to its meaning
- 9. You've completed this śloka. — Takeaway before you leave