BG 5.21
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.
स ब्रह्मयोगयुक्तात्मा सुखमक्षयमश्नुते
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bāhya-sparśheṣhvasaktātmā — those who are detached from external pleasures
bāhya-sparśheṣhu—external sense pleasure; asakta-ātmā—those who are unattached-
bāhya
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sparśheṣhvasaktātmā
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vindatyātmani — find in the self
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vindati — find
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ātmani — in the self
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yat — which
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sukham — happiness
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sa — that (person)
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brahma-yoga-yuktātmā — united with Brahma through righteous action
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brahma — Brahma
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yoga — Yoga, righteous action
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yuktātmā — united with the self
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sukham — happiness
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akṣhayam — unlimited
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aśhnute — experiences
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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