Chapter 17

17.1न जातु विषयाः केऽपि स्वारामं हर्षयन्त्यमी ।This verse means that a person who finds true happiness within themselves does not seek joy from external things, similar to how an…
17.2यस्तु भोगेषु भुक्तेषु न भवत्यधिवासिताः ।This verse suggests that it is uncommon for someone to be free from the lasting effects of their past experiences or to not desire things…
17.3बुभुक्षुरिह संसारे मुमुक्षुरपि दृश्यते ।This verse highlights that many people seek either worldly pleasures or spiritual freedom, but it is truly uncommon to find a wise person…
17.4धर्मार्थकाममोक्षेषु जीविते मरणे तथा ।This verse highlights that it is uncommon to find someone who is truly open-minded and balanced, not swayed by desires for good deeds…
17.5वाञ्छा न विश्वविलये न द्वेषस्तस्य च स्थितौ ।The wise person remains peaceful and content, not wishing for the world to end or disliking its presence.
17.6कृतार्थोऽनेन ज्ञानेनेत्येवं गलितधीः कृती ।This verse expresses that a wise person, who understands their true self and finds joy within, experiences happiness in everyday…
17.7शून्या दृष्तिर्वृथा चेष्टा विकलानीन्द्रियाणि च ।This verse describes a person who is free from desires and emotions, having let go of attachments and aversions.
17.8न जागर्ति न निद्राति नोन्मीलति न मीलति ।This verse expresses that a wise person is beyond the ordinary experiences of waking and sleeping, and they remain in a state of deep…
17.9सर्वत्र दृश्यते स्वस्थः सर्वत्र विमलाशयः ।The liberated person sees themselves in everything and remains untouched by desires, no matter the situation.
17.10पश्यन् शृण्वन् स्पृशन् जिघ्रन् अश्नन् गृह्णन् वदन् व्रजन् ।This verse suggests that a truly wise person experiences life fully—through seeing, hearing, and other senses—without being attached to or…
17.11न निन्दति न च स्तौति न हृष्यति न कुप्यति ।This verse describes a person who is free from strong emotions and attachments; they do not get caught up in praise or blame, joy or…
17.12सानुरागां स्त्रियं दृष्ट्वा मृत्युं वा समुपस्थितम् ।A truly wise person stays calm and balanced, whether faced with strong desires or the inevitability of death.
17.13सुखे दुःखे नरे नार्यां सम्पत्सु च विपत्सु च ।A wise person understands that everything is connected and sees no real difference between joy and sorrow, or between people and their…
17.14न हिंसा नैव कारुण्यं नौद्धत्यं न च दीनता ।This verse describes a person who has moved beyond the ups and downs of life, showing neither strong emotions like compassion or violence…
17.15न मुक्तो विषयद्वेष्टा न वा विषयलोलुपः ।The liberated person does not feel strong desire or dislike for sensory pleasures.
17.16समाधानासमाधानहिताहितविकल्पनाः ।A wise person with a calm mind does not get caught up in thoughts about right and wrong or in the act of thinking itself.
17.17निर्ममो निरहङ्कारो न किञ्चिदिति निश्चितः ।This verse suggests that a wise person, who has let go of personal attachments and desires, may seem to be doing things outwardly but is…
17.18मनः प्रकाशसंमोहस्वप्नजाड्यविवर्जितः ।The verse describes a sage who has reached a profound state of peace and clarity, where their mind is free from confusion and distractions.
17.19यस्य बोधोदये तावत् स्वप्नवद्भवति भ्रमः ।This verse expresses reverence for the ultimate truth, which brings pure joy and clarity; when we understand this truth, all our illusions…
17.20अर्जयित्वाऽखिलानर्थान् भोगानाप्नोति पुष्कलान् ।This verse suggests that while we may find pleasure in various sensory experiences, true happiness comes from letting go of our attachment…

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