Verse 2.71 : Sankhya Yoga "Transcendental Knowledge"
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The Translation
“One who abandons all desires, living without cravings, free from the sense of ownership and ego, attains absolute peace.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna explains that the path to peace requires abandoning all desires, longings, and the sense of ego and possessiveness.
Practical Application
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When you feel defensive or possessive today, practice saying: 'This body, this reputation, and these opinions are temporary. I let go of the need to defend them.'
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Where in your life are you currently holding onto a strong sense of 'mine' (possession or control)? What happens when you mentally release it?
- How can you distinguish between a healthy self-respect and an overinflated ego ('ahaṅkāra')?
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2.71
विहाय कामान्यः सर्वान्पुमांश्चरति निःस्पृहः
The sage who has renounced all desires, who lives without any longing for life or body, who has dropped the sense of 'I' and 'mine' through self-realization, attains Moksha—the absolute peace of Brahman.