Chapter 16

16.1आयासात् सकलो दुःखी नैनं जानाति कश्चन ।This verse suggests that many people struggle and feel unhappy in life, but they often don't realize that their efforts may not lead to…
16.2व्यापारे खिद्यते यस्तु निमेषोन्मेषयोरपि ।This verse suggests that true happiness is found in a state of complete relaxation and ease, where even the smallest effort feels…
16.3इदं कृतमिदं नेति द्वन्द्वैर्मुक्तं यदा मनः ।When the mind is free from the conflicting ideas of what should be done and what hasn't been done, it becomes indifferent to worldly…
16.4विरक्तो विषयद्वेष्टा रागी विषयलोलुपः ।This verse explains that a person who dislikes sensory pleasures is seen as not being attached to them, while someone who desires them is…
16.5हेयोपादेयता तावत् संसार विटपाङ्कुरः ।This verse explains that as long as we have desires, we will continue to experience likes and dislikes, which keep us caught in the cycle…
16.6प्रवृत्तौ जायते रागो निवृत्तौ द्वेष एव हि ।This verse suggests that engaging in activities can lead to attachment, while avoiding them can create dislike.
16.7हातुमिच्छति संसारं रागी दुःखजिहासया ।This verse suggests that those who cling to worldly things may wish to escape their troubles, but a person who is not attached to these…
16.8यस्याभिमानो मोक्षेऽपि देहेऽपि ममता तथा ।This verse teaches that a person who is attached to their ego, even in the pursuit of freedom or enlightenment, and who identifies their…
16.9हरो यद्युपदेष्टा ते हरिः कमलजोऽपि वा ।This verse emphasizes that no matter how wise or powerful your teacher may be, true understanding of the Self can only be attained by…
16.10तेन ज्ञानफलं प्राप्तं योगाभ्यासफलं तथा ।This verse expresses that a person who is satisfied and has control over their senses, and who enjoys their own company, has truly…
16.11न कदाचिज्जगत्यस्मिन् तत्त्वज्ञो हन्त खिद्यति ।The person who understands the Truth realizes that they are connected to everything, and because of this deep understanding, they do not…

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