Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 2 verse 57
Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga

Neither Elated nor Upset · A Balanced Response

यः सर्वत्रानभिस्नेहस्तत्तत्प्राप्य शुभाशुभम् । नाभिनन्दति न द्वेष्टि तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ।।57।।

yaḥ sarvatrānabhisnehas tat tat prāpya śubhāśubham nābhinandati na dveṣṭi tasya prajñā pratiṣṭhitā

Meaning

"One who remains unattached everywhere, neither rejoicing at good fortune nor hating misfortune, has wisdom firmly established."

Explanation

Krishna continues to describe non-attachment as the foundation of unshakeable wisdom.

Today's Life Lesson

Try responding to today's small wins and setbacks with a touch more evenness than usual.

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