Bhagavad Gita 12.19 · Krishna
Content with whatever comes
तुल्यनिन्दास्तुतिर्मौनी सन्तुष्टो येन केनचित्।
अनिकेतः स्थिरमतिर्भक्तिमान्मे प्रियो नरः॥
tulyanindāstutirmaunī santuṣṭo yena kenacitaniketaḥ sthiramatirbhaktimānme priyo naraḥ
Alike in blame and praise, quiet, content with whatever comes, unattached to any home, steady, full of love, that one is dear to Me.
Words
- bhakti
What it means
Krishna adds the final touches. The same in blame and praise. Mauni, quiet, not needing to fill every silence. Content with whatever comes. Aniketa, not clinging to any one home or place. Steady-minded. Full of bhakti. Such a person, Krishna says, is dear to me.
The story
Arjuna, a prince, has always had palaces and praise. Krishna describes a freedom that doesn't depend on either. Wherever this person is, they're at home.
In your life
Maybe you know someone who moved countries several times and felt at home everywhere, because home was in their heart. Notice today when praise or blame pulls at you. Let it pass.
Home is a contented heart.