Free from attachment and self-control leads to tranquility
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Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Shloka 64:
रागद्वेषवियुक्तैस्तु विषयानिन्द्रियैश्चरन्। आत्मवश्यैर्विधेयात्मा प्रसादमधिगच्छति।।
Transliteration:
Rāga-dveṣa-viyuktaiḥ tu viṣayān indriyaiḥ caran Ātma-vaśyair vidheyātmā prasādam adhigacchati.
Translation:
One who acts in the world, free from attachment and aversion, with the senses under self-control and aligned with the self, attains tranquility.
Explanation:
This shloka highlights the importance of detachment and self-control. Krishna explains that a person who engages with the world without being influenced by likes (attachment) and dislikes (aversion) achieves inner peace. Such a state requires discipline over the senses and aligning oneself with higher wisdom, ultimately leading to mental clarity and serenity.