BG 5.20
One who knows and lives in that highest reality remains unmoved and unperturbed, neither elated by pleasure nor depressed by pain.
स्थिरबुद्धिरसम्मूढो ब्रह्मविद्ब्रह्मणि स्थितः
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na — nor
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prahṛiṣhyet — rejoice
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priyaṁ — the pleasant
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prāpya — attaining
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nodvijet — not becoming disturbed
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na — nor
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udvijet — become disturbed
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prāpya — attaining
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chāpriyam — and the unpleasant
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cha — also
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apriyam — the unpleasant
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sthira-buddhir — steady intellect
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sthira
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buddhir
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asammūḍho — firmly situated
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brahma-vid — knowing Brahman
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brahma — Brahma
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vid — knower, knowing
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brahmaṇi — established in Brahman
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sthitaḥ — situated
The sage looks upon all with equanimity - a humble and wise priest, a cow, an elephant, a dog, or even an outcaste. Even in this world, those whose minds remain equanimous and established in Brahman conquer the cycle of rebirth. One who knows and lives in that highest reality remains unmoved and unperturbed, neither elated by pleasure nor depressed by pain. One who finds happiness within their own self, whose mind is detached from external contact and remains engaged in the contemplation on Brahman, enjoys everlasting bliss.
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