न प्रहृष्येत्प्रियं प्राप्य नोद्विजेत्प्राप्य चाप्रियम्। स्थिरबुद्धिरसम्मूढो ब्रह्मविद्ब्रह्मणि स्थितः॥
na prahṛiṣhyet priyaṁ prāpya nodvijet prāpya chāpriyam sthira-buddhir asammūḍho brahma-vid brahmaṇi sthitaḥ
Meaning
One should not rejoice upon obtaining what is pleasant nor grieve upon obtaining what is unpleasant. With steady intellect and free from delusion, the knower of Brahman is established in Brahman.
Emotional stability in the face of life's ups and downs is the sign of wisdom. Neither elated by success nor crushed by failure, the wise person maintains inner equilibrium. This steadiness comes from knowing one's true identity.
Strength Reflection
"I meet life's pleasures and pains with steady equanimity, centered in my true self."
Devotional Surrender
Lord, grant me the steadiness that comes from knowing You alone are lasting.