Ashtavakra Gita · Chapter 17
Ashtavakra Gita 17.4 meaning
yas tu bhogeshu bhukteshu na bhavaty-adhivasitah
abhukteshu nirakankshee tadrisho bhavadurlabhah
यस्तु भोगेषु भुक्तेषु न भवत्यधिवासितः।
अभुक्तेषु निराकाङ्क्षी तादृशो भवदुर्लभः॥
One who isn't left clinging after enjoying pleasures, and doesn't long for pleasures not yet had — such a person is rare in this world.
What it means
Enjoy what comes without replaying it, and don't torment yourself over what you haven't had. That balance is rare and freeing, and it can be practised.हिंदी में अर्थ
जो भोगे हुए सुखों से चिपका नहीं रहता और न भोगे सुखों की लालसा नहीं करता, ऐसा व्यक्ति संसार में दुर्लभ है।
जो मिले उसका आनंद लें बिना उसे बार-बार दोहराए, और जो न मिला उसके लिए खुद को न तड़पाएँ। यह संतुलन दुर्लभ है, पर अभ्यास से आता है।
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