Verse 2.15 : Sankhya Yoga "Transcendental Knowledge"
Verse 15 of 72
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The Translation
“O noblest of men (Arjuna), the wise person who is not afflicted by these, and who remains steady in both pain and pleasure, is fit for immortality.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna explains the reward of practicing tolerance and equanimity. The person who is not disturbed (na vyathayanti) by transient pleasure and pain, and who remains steady (sama-duḥkha-sukham), becomes fit for amṛtatvāya (immortality or liberation).
Practical Application
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Maintain your inner balance today when receiving either praise or criticism, recognizing that both are fleeting external opinions.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How does equanimity ('sama-duḥkha-sukha') help you make better decisions in high-pressure situations?
- Reflect on a time when you remained calm and steady during a crisis. How did that impact the outcome and your state of mind?
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2.15
यं हि न व्यथयन्त्येते पुरुषं पुरुषर्षभ
Only the person who is steady (dhira) can enquire into the Self. The mind that is carried away by pleasure and pain is unfit for meditation. Equanimity is the gateway to absolute freedom (Moksha).