Bhagavad Gita · Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 14.23 meaning
udaseenavad aseeno gunair yo na vichalyate
guna vartanta ity-eva yovatishthati nengate
उदासीनवदासीनो गुणैर्यो न विचाल्यते।
गुणा वर्तन्त इत्येव योऽवतिष्ठति नेङ्गते॥
Sitting like a neutral onlooker, unshaken by the qualities, knowing simply that it is the qualities at work, they stay firm and do not waver.
What it means
Picture watching a storm from a sturdy house. You see the wind and rain, but you are safe inside. Watching your feelings this way keeps you calm without denying them.How it helps in real life
- When you are angry: Your in-laws are arguing loudly at the dinner table. Watch the storm like an onlooker, breathe slowly, and don't jump in.
- When you are worried: Panic rises during a shaky earnings call. Silently label it, 'that's just anxiety', keep your feet on the floor, and continue speaking.
हिंदी में अर्थ
जो उदासीन की तरह स्थित रहता है, गुणों से विचलित नहीं होता, और 'गुण ही अपना काम कर रहे हैं' यह जानकर स्थिर रहता है, डगमगाता नहीं।
सोचिए, आप मज़बूत घर से तूफ़ान देख रहे हैं। हवा-बारिश दिखती है, पर आप सुरक्षित हैं। भावनाओं को ऐसे देखना उन्हें नकारे बिना शांत रखता है।
Spoken by Krishna.
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