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Bhagavad Gita 12.15 · Krishna

Disturbing no one, disturbed by nothing

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यस्मान्नोद्विजते लोको लोकान्नोद्विजते च यः।

हर्षामर्षभयोद्वेगैर्मुक्तो यः स च मे प्रियः॥

yasmānnodvijate loko lokānnodvijate ca yaḥharṣāmarṣabhayodvegairmukto yaḥ sa ca me priyaḥ

One who disturbs no one, and is not disturbed by anyone, free of elation, impatience, fear and agitation, is dear to Me.

What it means

Krishna gives a lovely two-way picture. The world isn't unsettled by this person. They don't bring tension into rooms. And they aren't unsettled by the world either. Free of over-excitement, irritation, fear and anxiety. Such a person is dear to Krishna.

The story

Arjuna lives among proud warriors who bring tension wherever they go. Krishna paints a different kind of strength, someone whose presence calms everyone.

In your life

Imagine a person whose arrival at a family gathering makes everyone relax. Be that presence today. Speak calmly, listen fully, and let small irritations pass.

Bring calm, and stay calm.