Positive Attributes / Qualities described in Gita

The Gita mentions Stithpragya, Gyani, Bhakta & Gunatit etc.  They have a lot in common and this is an attempt to put them together for a quick perusal of all the good / positive / divine qualities.

Reading this frequently may help as a reminder and to cultivate these qualities.


Stithpragya chapter 2 verse 55-71

• Un-petrurbed with joy & sorrow
• Unattached
• Free from passion
• Withdraws senses like tortoise withdraws limbs on sensing danger. Has control on his senses and does not slide into delusion. Senses completely restrained.  
• Mind concentrated on God
• Intellect firmly established on God
• His world (day & night) very different from the usual. He is asleep in matters of the world and for him the world is sleep regarding knowledge.
• Like a river merges with ocean , feels fulfilled like an ocean
• Gives up desires, attachment & ego and move towards peace

Gyani chapter 4, verse 19-23

• 4.19- Devoid of self-centred objectives - worldly thoughts and desires don't exist - kamasankalpa varjitha 
• 4.20- Without attachment to fruits of action - tyaktva karma phala sanga  
• 4.20- Always satisfied  - Nitya tripta 
• 4.20- Without dependence on the world- Nirasraya 
• 4.21- Free from desires - Niraaseeh
• 4.21- Mind well controlled- mind and body subdued - yatachittatma
• 4.21- Without sense of ownership- tyakta sarvaparigraha
• 4.22- Satisfied with whatever comes without calculations -yadricchalabha santushataha
• 4.22- Rising above contrasting conditions of life (duality )-dwandwateeta
• 4.22- Without competitive spirit - vimatsara
• 4.22- Alike in success and failure - samaha siddhavasiddhau
• 4.23- Fully established in the knowledge of God . - Jnanavasthitachetasaha
• 4.23- All works are only sacrifice - Yajnaaya aacharata

Nature of realised soul 5.17 - 26

• Ignorance removed by knowledge
• Mind & intellect merged/connected to God
• Rooted in equanimity. Impartial to all. Above pairs of opposites
• Firm reason/faith; free of doubt ref Brahman
• Identifies with Brahman and enjoys the joy inside. Not attached to worldly joys
• Does not indulge in joys from sensory pleasures as they lead to sorrow and have an end.
• Happy within and lit by inner light.
• Self controlled and working for welfare for others
• Free from lust & anger

Bhakta chapter 12. (13-20 : Who is Bhakta ? Attributes & Qualities)

• Who is "sam" (same) with friend & enemy
• Equipoise in praise and criticism, (Honour, dedicate to God; dishonour , introspect and grateful for idea to improve);  in cold & heat, pleasure & pain
• Contemplative : on higher goals
• No sense of ownership
• Firmness of the mind.
• Is a "nimita" 
• Desire-less, pure.
• resourceful (daksh : clever n efficient)
• unattached (impartial)
• unworried (beyond distractions). 
• Neither desires nor grieves. 
• Nor rejoices or hates. 
• Renounces good and evil. 
• Full of devotion. 
• Friendly
• Compassionate
• No malice
• Forgiving
• Content
• Subdues senses
• Firm resolve
• Not a cause of annoyance or pain to others
• Above distractions

Characteristic of Knowledgeable 13.7-13.11 (17 points)

• Absence of pride
• Non violent
• Forbearance
• Straight forwardness in speech
• Service to Guru
• Internal & external purity
• Control on body, mind & senses
• Equipoised mind. Steadfastness of mind
• Dispassion towards objects of sensory pleasures
• Absence of attachments - my / mine. No Egotism
• Fixity in spiritual knowledge
• Devotion

Gunaatit chapter 14 (14.21 -14.27 : Who is trigunatit? Beyond the gunas)

• Same to friend & foe
• Equipoised
• Established in self
• Not impacted by value of mud versus gold. Not attached to either.
• No attachments
• Renounced doership
• Depend only on God. No other dependencies
• Constant connection & devotion

Divine qualities 16.1-3 : 26

1.	Abhhayam	Fearlessness
2.	Sathwa-samshudhhilti	Purity of heart
3.	Gnana-yo’ga vyavasthhithaha	Steadfastness in Yoga of knowledge
4.	Daanam	Charitable
5.	Damaha	Control of the senses
6.	Yagnyaha	Sacrifice
7.	Swaadhyaayaha	Self-study, study of the Shastras
8.	Thapalia	Asceticism
9.	Aarjavam	Uprightness
10.	Abimsa	Practice of non-violence
11.	Sathyam	Truth
12.	Akrodhham	Absence of anger; even tempered
13.	Thyaagam	Spirit of renunciation
14.	Shanthi	Quietitude; keeping inward balance
15.	Apaishunam~ -	Un-malicious tongue; Speech echoes the fragrance of the soul
16	Daya Bhootheshu	Tenderness towards all Beings
17.	Alo’lupthwam	Non-covetousness
18.	Maardhavam	Gentleness
19.	Hreehi	Modesty
20.	Achaapalam	Not unnecessarily moving limbs
21.	Thejaha	Brilliant glow — glow of spirituality
22	Kshamaa	Patience; serenity in the face of provocation
23	Dhrutihi	Fortitude; sacred energy coming from strength of faith, conviction in Goal, consistency of purpose; vivid perception of the ideal; a bold spirit of sacrifice cultivated diligently
24.	Shoucham	Purity-- inner and outer
25.	Adro’ha’ha	Non-hatred
26.	Na Athi’mamathaa	Absence of excessive-pride