Chapter 18 • Verse 53
अहंकारं बलं दर्पं कामं क्रोधं परिग्रहम्। विमुच्य निर्ममः शान्तो ब्रह्मभूयाय कल्पते॥
ahaṅkāraṁ balaṁ darpaṁ kāmaṁ krodhaṁ parigraham vimuchya nirmamaḥ śhānto brahma-bhūyāya kalpate
Meaning
...abandoning ego, force, arrogance, desire, anger, and possessiveness, free from 'mine'-ness, peaceful — one becomes fit for becoming Brahman.
Final requirements: release ego, aggression, pride, desire, anger, and ownership. Become free from possessiveness, peaceful within. Such a person is ready for Brahman-realization.
Strength Reflection
"I release ego, arrogance, desire, anger, and possessiveness to find peace."
Devotional Surrender
O Lord, free me from these obstacles so I become fit for You.