Verse 6.9 : Dhyana Yoga "Path of Meditation"
Verse 9 of 47
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The Translation
“One who regards with equal mind well-wishers, friends, enemies, neutrals, arbiters, the hateful, relatives, the virtuous, and even the sinners, is highly distinguished.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna emphasizes that the highest yogi exhibits equanimity in all human relationships, looking past labels of friend, enemy, or sinner to see the shared consciousness.
Practical Application
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Think of someone you find difficult or disagree with today. Silently wish them clarity and peace, looking past your personal conflict to see their humanity.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How can you practice equal mind (*sama-buddhiḥ*) toward someone who has hurt you (enemy) versus someone who praises you (friend)?
- Why does the Yogi look at a sinner with compassion rather than hatred or self-righteous judgment?
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6.9
सुहृन्मित्रार्युदासीनमध्यस्थद्वेष्यबन्धुषु
To be equal-minded toward people is much more difficult than being equal toward mud and gold. It requires realizing that the same Self resides in both the saint and the sinner, and that their external behavior is merely the play of the gunas.