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Bhagavad Gita 2.65
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Sanskrit
प्रसादे सर्वदुःखानां हानिरस्योपजायते।
प्रसन्नचेतसो ह्याशु बुद्धिः पर्यवतिष्ठते
प्रसन्नचेतसो ह्याशु बुद्धिः पर्यवतिष्ठते
Transliteration
prasāde sarva-duḥkhānāṁ hānir asyopajāyate
prasanna-chetaso hyāśhu buddhiḥ paryavatiṣhṭhate
prasanna-chetaso hyāśhu buddhiḥ paryavatiṣhṭhate
Synonyms
na asti: there cannot be;
buddhiḥ: transcendental intelligence;
ayuktasya: of one who is not connected (with Kṛṣṇa consciousness);
na: not;
ca: and;
ayuktasya: of one devoid of Kṛṣṇa consciousness;
bhāvanā: fixed mind (in happiness);
na: not;
ca: and;
abhāvayataḥ: of one who is not fixed;
śāntiḥ: peace;
aśāntasya: of the unpeaceful;
kutaḥ: where is;
sukham: happiness .;
English Meaning
One who is not connected with the Supreme [in Kṛṣṇa consciousness] can have neither transcendental intelligence nor a steady mind, without which there is no possibility of peace. And how can there be any happiness without peace?
Life Theme
Duty and Wisdom
Life Application
Focusing on doing one’s duty sincerely instead of worrying constantly about outcomes or recognition.