Verse 14.24 : Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga "Three Modes of Nature"
Verse 24 of 27
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The Translation
“He who is equal in pleasure and pain, who is established in the Self, to whom a clod of earth, a stone, and gold are of equal value, who is identical toward the pleasant and the unpleasant, who is firm, and who is the same in praise and blame.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna lists five key areas where the guṇātīta maintains perfect balance, showing that their self-worth is entirely independent of external conditions and opinions.
Practical Application
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Practice being *svasthaḥ* today: if praised, thank the person but keep your ego level; if blamed, listen to the feedback but keep your self-worth intact.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How much does your mood depend on praise and criticism from others? How can you connect with your 'svastha' (self-abiding) state?
- If a clod of earth, a stone, and gold are equal, how does this redefine your relationship with wealth and possessions?
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14.24
समदुःखसुखः स्वस्थः समलोष्टाश्मकाञ्चनः
Shankara explains that 'svastha' means resting in one's own natural state as the Atman, rather than being projected outward. For such a person, worldly values of gold versus stone disappear because he is satisfied with the infinite treasure of the Self. He remains silent and unaffected by praise or censure.