SrI: SrImathE satakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama:
sUthram 93
Having explained that the three guNas become manifest in the state of modification, the commentator now describes them by their respective functions.
sUthram
ஸத்வம் ஜ்ஞாநஸுக2ங்களையும், உப4யஸங்க3த்தையும் பிறப்பிக்கும்.
sathvam gyAna-sukangaLaiyum, ubhaya-sangaththaiyum piRappikkum.
Meaning
sathva gives rise to knowledge, happiness, and attachment to both.
Explanation
The commentator first explains the function of sathva.
Since sathva is pure (nirmala), it does not obstruct knowledge or happiness. Rather, it gives rise to them and also produces attachment to both knowledge and happiness.
This is supported by the SrI bhagavath gIthA 14.6
तत्र सत्त्वं निर्मलत्वात् प्रकाशकमनामयम् ।
सुखसङ्गेन बध्नाति ज्ञानसङ्गेन चानघ ॥
thathra sathvam nirmalathvAth prakASakam anAmayam |
sukhasangEna badhnAthi gyAnasangEna chAnagha ||
“In that context, sathva — being clear and pure — is illuminating and free from affliction. Yet, Oh sinless one, it binds through attachment to pleasure and through attachment to knowledge.”
Thus, sathva not only gives rise to knowledge and happiness but also binds the individual through attachment to them.
adiyen vAsudhEva rAmAnuja dhAsan
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