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निःस्पृहं मानसं यस्य नैराश्येऽपि महात्मनः, तस्यात्मज्ञानतृप्तस्य तुलना केन जायते। ॥12॥

niḥspṛhaṁ mānasaṁ yasya nairāśye'pi mahātmanaḥ, tasyātmajñāna-tṛptasya tulanā kena jāyate. (12)

This verse highlights the greatness of a wise person who is free from desires and finds true happiness in their understanding of themselves, even when faced with challenges. Such a sage is truly unique and admirable.

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