निर्ममः शोभते धीरः समलोष्टाश्मकाञ्चनः, सुभिन्नहृदयग्रन्थिर्विनिर्धूतरजस्तमः। ॥86॥
nirmamaḥ śobhate dhīraḥ sama-loṣṭāśma-kāñcanaḥ, subhinna-hṛdaya-granthir-vinirdhūta-rajastamaḥ. (86)
This verse describes a wise person who has let go of their ego and material attachments, seeing all things as equal, whether they are humble or precious. Such a person, free from desires and ignorance, radiates inner light and peace.
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