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अकुर्वन्नपि संक्षोभात् व्यग्रः सर्वत्र मूढधीः, कुर्वन्नपि तु कृत्यानि कुशलो हि निराकुलः। ॥56॥

akurvannapi saṁkṣobhāt vyagraḥ sarvatra mūḍhadhīḥ, kurvannapi tu kṛtyāni kuśalo hi nirākulaḥ. (56)

This verse highlights that a foolish person remains restless and troubled inside, even when not doing anything, while a wise person stays calm and composed, even while engaged in their responsibilities. True peace comes from within, regardless of external actions.

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