Chapter 2 • Verse 56

दुःखेष्वनुद्विग्नमनाः सुखेषु विगतस्पृहः। वीतरागभयक्रोधः स्थितधीर्मुनिरुच्यते॥

duḥkheṣhv anudvigna-manāḥ sukheṣhu vigata-spṛihaḥ vīta-rāga-bhaya-krodhaḥ sthita-dhīr munir uchyate

Meaning

One whose mind is not disturbed by sorrow, who does not crave pleasure, and who is free from attachment, fear, and anger - such a sage is called one of steady wisdom.

The sage is not shaken by sorrow or excited by pleasure. Free from attachment, fear, and anger - the three great disturbers of peace. This is emotional mastery.

Strength Reflection

"I work to remain unshaken by sorrow, unexcited by pleasure, free from fear and anger."

Devotional Surrender

O Lord, free me from the grip of attachment, fear, and anger. Grant me steady wisdom.