Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 12 verse 17
Chapter 12 · Bhakti Yoga

Even-Hearted · Not Yanked Around by Highs and Lows

यो न हृष्यति न द्वेष्टि न शोचति न काङ्क्षति । शुभाशुभपरित्यागी भक्तिमान्यः स मे प्रियः ॥

yo na hṛṣyati na dveṣṭi na śocati na kāṅkṣati śubhāśubha-parityāgī bhaktimān yaḥ sa me priyaḥ

Meaning

"One who neither rejoices nor hates, neither grieves nor desires, who has renounced both good and evil—such a devotee is dear to Me."

Explanation

This describes an evenness that isn't numbness — it's a heart so full of devotion that it isn't yanked around by every high and low.

Today's Life Lesson

Notice today when a small win or setback tries to pull you off center, and gently stay steady anyway.

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