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Chapter 7 • Verse 27
The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna describes the root cause of delusion: duality. 'Icchā-dveṣa-samutthena dvandva-mohena'—with the rise of desire and aversion, born from the delusion of duality. 'Sarva-bhūtāni sammohaṁ sarge yānti'—all beings become bewildered at the time of creation. This verse shows that delusion comes from duality—the pairs of opposites (pleasure/pain, gain/loss, success/failure) create desire and aversion, which lead to delusion. At the time of creation (birth), all beings enter this delusion. This connects to verse 7.13's teaching about delusion and verse 7.26's teaching about beings, showing why most people are deluded.
Explore Human Experiences
How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
You experience desire and aversion—wanting some things, avoiding others. You think: 'Why do I feel so deluded? Where does this confusion come from?' This verse addresses that question. Krishna says: with the rise of desire and aversion, born from the delusion of duality, all beings become bewildered. Delusion comes from duality—the pairs of opposites (pleasure/pain, gain/loss, success/failure) create desire and aversion, which lead to delusion. Understanding this helps you see the root cause of delusion—not external circumstances, but the duality that creates desire and aversion.
Personal Reflection
Do you see how desire and aversion arise from duality? Do you recognize the delusion that comes from being caught in pairs of opposites? How does this affect your life?
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