वाञ्छा न विश्वविलये न द्वेषस्तस्य च स्थितौ, यथा जीविकया तस्माद्धन्य आस्ते यथासुखम्। ॥5॥
vāñchā na viśva-vilaye na dveṣastasya ca sthitau, yathā jīvikayā tasmād-dhanya āste yathā-sukham. (5)
The wise person remains peaceful and content, not wishing for the world to end or disliking its presence. They happily accept whatever comes their way in life, without seeking it out.
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