Desired Gunas - Ch 10 Gita

 

Which are the most desirable virtues?

If your objective is to identify the qualities to cultivate in daily life, the most directly actionable are:

  • Buddhi and Jñānam: Develop sound judgement and knowledge.

  • Asammohaḥ: See reality clearly rather than through prejudice or illusion.

  • Kṣamā and Satyam: Practise forgiveness and truthfulness.

  • Damaḥ and Śamaḥ: Master impulses and maintain mental discipline.

  • Ahiṁsā: Avoid causing unnecessary harm.

  • Samatā: Remain balanced in success and failure, pleasure and pain.

  • Tuṣṭiḥ: Cultivate contentment without abandoning ambition.

  • Tapaḥ and Dānam: Practise discipline and generosity.

  • Abhayam: Act with courage rather than being governed by fear.

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