Verse 12.17 : Bhakti Yoga "Path of Devotion"
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The Translation
“He who neither rejoices nor hates, who neither grieves nor desires, who renounces both good and evil fortunes, and is full of devotion—he is dear to Me.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna describes the devotee's freedom from the emotional roller-coaster of the ego, showing how they maintain a balanced baseline under all conditions.
Practical Application
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If you receive good news or face a minor setback today, practice equanimity: acknowledge it, but keep your emotional baseline calm and steady.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Why is it important to renounce both 'good and bad fortunes' (śubhāśubha-parityāgī)? How does this protect us from emotional rollercoasters?
- How can we face a major loss without falling into paralyzing grief (na śocati)?
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12.17
यो न हृष्यति न द्वेष्टि न शोचति न काङ्क्षति
The devotee does not feel excited joy when obtaining pleasant things, nor does he hate when facing unpleasant things. He does not grieve when losing a relative or possession, nor does he desire unobtained objects. Renouncing both good and evil actions means they have transcended the dualistic realm of karma, resting in the non-dual Self.