Verse 2.56 : Sankhya Yoga "Transcendental Knowledge"
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The Translation
“One whose mind is undisturbed in sorrow, who has no craving for pleasures, and who is free from attachment, fear, and anger, is called a sage of steady mind.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna details the emotional state of a Sthitaprajna, describing them as free from attachment, fear, and anger in the face of life's dualities.
Practical Application
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When you feel fear or anger arising today, label the emotion: 'I am experiencing anger.' Observe it like a wave, and let it pass without reacting.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Observe your mind during the next small crisis. How can you practice being 'undisturbed in sorrow'?
- How are attachment, fear, and anger connected in your own life experiences?
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2.56
दुःखेष्वनुद्विग्नमनाः सुखेषु विगतस्पृहः
A sage of steady mind (muni) is one who does not grieve when hit by sorrows, nor does he crave for pleasures. He has cast off attachment, fear, and anger through the realization of the non-dual Self.