Thursday, 14 May 2026

BG 12.15

 From Bhagavad Gita:

यस्मान्नोद्विजते लोको लोकान्नोद्विजते च यः ।
हर्षामर्षभयोद्वेगैर्मुक्तो यः स च मे प्रियः ॥ १२.१५ ॥

Transliteration:

yasmān nodvijate loko
lokān nodvijate ca yaḥ
harṣāmarṣa-bhayodvegair
mukto yaḥ sa ca me priyaḥ

Meaning (simple translation):

“One by whom the world is not disturbed, and who is not disturbed by the world; who is free from joy, envy, fear, and anxiety — such a person is dear to Me.”

Brief explanation

In this verse, Krishna describes the qualities of an ideal devotee:

  • They do not cause fear, agitation, or suffering to others.
  • They remain inwardly steady even when facing difficulties or criticism.
  • They are free from:
    • excessive excitement (harṣa)
    • resentment or jealousy (amarṣa)
    • fear (bhaya)
    • mental agitation/anxiety (udvega)

The verse emphasizes emotional balance, harmlessness, and inner peace as marks of spiritual maturity.


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