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तुष्टिः सर्वत्र धीरस्य यथापतितवर्तिनः, स्वच्छन्दं चरतो देशान्यत्रास्तमितशायिनः। ॥83॥

tuṣṭiḥ sarvatra dhīrasya yathā-patita-vartinaḥ, svacchandaṁ carato deśān-yatrāstamita-śāyinaḥ. (83)

This verse expresses that a wise person finds contentment in their heart, accepting whatever life brings without seeking more, and enjoys a carefree life, resting wherever they may be at the end of the day.

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