Verse 2.70 : Sankhya Yoga "Transcendental Knowledge"
Verse 70 of 72
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The Translation
“Just as the ocean remains steady and undisturbed though filled by rivers pouring water into it from all sides, a person who remains undisturbed by the flow of desires entering their mind attains peace, not one who runs after desires.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna uses the ocean metaphor to describe the peace of a sage: desires enter them without causing disturbance, just as rivers flow into a full ocean without changing its level.
Practical Application
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When a wave of desire or irritation enters your mind today, visualize your mind as the vast ocean. Let the river of emotion flow in and dissolve without disturbing your depths.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Is your mind currently acting like a puddle (easily disturbed by small events) or like the ocean? How can you cultivate ocean-like depth?
- Why is the person who chases desires ('kāma-kāmī') unable to find peace?
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2.70
आपूर्यमाणमचलप्रतिष्ठं
समुद्रमापः प्रविशन्ति यद्वत्
Just as the ocean is not disturbed by the entry of waters, the knower of truth is not affected by the sensory objects that present themselves. He remains established in his own nature. Such a person attains peace, but not the one who longs for objects.