Chapter 14 • Verse 11
सर्वद्वारेषु देहेऽस्मिन्प्रकाश उपजायते। ज्ञानं यदा तदा विद्याद्विवृद्धं सत्त्वमित्युत॥
sarva-dvāreṣhu dehe 'smin prakāśha upajāyate jñānaṁ yadā tadā vidyād vivṛiddhaṁ sattvam ity uta
Meaning
When the light of knowledge shines through all the gates of the body, then know that sattva is predominant.
Signs of sattva dominance: clarity shines through all senses, understanding is present, inner illumination is felt. The 'gates' are the senses — when perception is clear and knowledge arises naturally, sattva is strong.
Strength Reflection
"When clarity and knowledge shine, I recognize sattva's positive influence."
Devotional Surrender
O Lord, let sattva's light shine through all my senses and faculties.