Bhagavad Gita · Verse 12.15
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (भक्तियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यस्मान्नोद्विजते लोको लोकान्नोद्विजते च यः । हर्षामर्षभयोद्वेगैर्मुक्तो यः स च मे प्रियः ॥१५॥
yasmānnodvijate loko lokānnodvijate ca yaḥ | harṣāmarṣabhayodvegairmukto yaḥ sa ca me priyaḥ ||15||
Complete Shloka Translation
One who does not unsettle the world and is not unsettled by the world, who is free from elation, resentment, fear and agitation, is also dear to Me.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अमर्ष | amarṣa | resentment or intolerance |
| उद्वेग | udvega | agitation |
| यस्मान्नोद्विजते | yasmānnodvijate | [term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ... |
| लोको | loko | [term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ... |
| लोकान्नोद्विजते | lokānnodvijate | [term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ... |
| यः | ca | [term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ... |
| हर्षामर्षभयोद्वेगैर्मुक्तो | yaḥ | [term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ... |
| मे | yaḥ | [term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ... |
| प्रियः | sa | [term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ... |
| १५ | ca | [term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ... |
resentment or intolerance
agitation
[term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ...
[term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ...
[term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ...
[term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ...
[term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ...
[term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ...
[term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ...
[term] in context of One who does not unsettle the ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna describes both the devotee’s effect on others and freedom from reactive disturbance. The emphasis is steadiness, not indifference to suffering.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Cultivate steadiness that also helps others feel at ease."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How might your steadiness help someone else feel at ease?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to master daily focus: anchor your consciousness in higher values, let go of anxious attachment to results, and act with integrity and kindness in every endeavor.