Gunas

Bhagavad Gita • Chapter 2

Transcend the three gunas that even scripture operates within—rise beyond all dualities, release the anxiety of getting and keeping, and discover the Self that needs nothing because it already is everything.

Bhagavad Gita • Chapter 3

You cannot opt out of action—even your stillness is an action. The only choice is whether you act consciously or are acted upon blindly by your nature.

Bhagavad Gita • Chapter 3

Even the wise act according to their nature—brute suppression accomplishes nothing real.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 5.2

Prajapati teaches the same syllable 'Da' to gods, humans, and demons. Each interprets according to their nature: gods hear 'Damyata' (self-control), humans hear 'Datta' (charity), demons hear 'Dayadhvam' (compassion). Wisdom is tailored to the listener's disposition.

Sikh - Janamsakhi

Guru Nanaks elder sister was the first to recognize his divine nature. When she bowed to him and he stopped her, she replied: You are more than a brother - I see God in you. She inspired him to teach through music.

Rama & Vasishtha

The mind has no independent existence—it is merely a bundle of thoughts appearing in pure consciousness. Through self-inquiry, the mind dissolves into its source, revealing the eternal Self.

Krishna & Uddhava

The Earth teaches patience under adversity, selfless giving without expectation, steadfastness like mountains, and generosity even toward those who cause harm.