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Chapter 5 • Verse 19
The Yoga of Renunciation
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna describes those who have conquered creation: their mind (manaḥ) is established (sthitaṁ) in equanimity (sāmye). They have conquered creation (sargaḥ jitaḥ) here itself (iha eva)—meaning they're free from the cycle of birth and death while still in this world. Brahman (brahma) is faultless (nirdoṣam) and equal (samam)—impartial, without preferences. Therefore (tasmāt), they are established (sthitāḥ) in Brahman (brahmaṇi). This means those with equanimous mind have conquered the cycle of creation—they're free from bondage even while living. The key is equanimity—seeing everything equally, without preferences, establishes you in Brahman.
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Key Takeaway
This verse reveals that those whose mind is established in equanimity have conquered creation here itself. They're free from the cycle of birth and death while still in this world. Brahman is faultless and equal—impartial, without preferences. Therefore, they are established in Brahman. This means equanimity—seeing everything equally, without preferences—establishes you in Brahman. You don't need to escape the world—you need to establish your mind in equanimity, and you'll be free from bondage even while living. The key is seeing everything equally, without preferences, which establishes you in the faultless and equal Brahman.
Personal Reflection
Is your mind established in equanimity, or do you have preferences and attachments? Where do you see differences instead of equality? How can equanimity establish you in Brahman?
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