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Journal Article
From AsurI Nature to Daivl Nature: Sri Aurobindo's Interpretation of the Gita in Light of Classical Exegesis
2025
Overview
This paper presents a comparative analysis of the Daivi and Asuri Sampad (divine and demoniac qualities) as delineated in the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavadgita (1936), drawing primarily on Sri Aurobindo's Essays on the Gita (1997a). By examining twenty-six virtues attributed to the Daivi nature and contrasting them with classical Sanskrit commentaries, the study identifies both convergences and omissions in Sri Aurobindo's interpretations. The paper further explores his psychological interpretation of the Gunas, the transformative role of Sattva, and the soul's ascent toward divine consciousness. In doing so, it situates his readings within a broader Indian philosophical and spiritual framework, highlighting how the transition from Rajasika and Tamasika tendencies to Trigunatita (beyond the Gunas) aligns with inner evolution. The paper also contextualizes Dharma and Satya as foundational values through Puranic sources, offering a nuanced perspective on Sri Aurobindo's integrative vision of spiritual development. Keywords: Daivi and Asuri nature, Bhagavadgita, Sri Aurobindo, Gunas, spiritual evolution
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Vishvanatha Kaviraja Institute of Comparative Literature and Aesthetics
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