The embodied (self), who transcends these three qualities, from which bodies are produced, attains immortality, being freed from birth and death and old age and misery. Arguna said: What are the characteristics, O lord! of one who has transcended these three qualities? What is his conduct, and how does he transcend these three qualities? The Deity said: He is said to have transcended the qualities, O son of Pandu! who is not averse to light and activity and delusion (when they) prevail, and who does not desire (them when they) cease;