Bhagavad Gita 12.13
Sanskrit
Transliteration
nirmamo nirahankāraḥ sama-duḥkha-sukhaḥ kṣhamī
Synonyms
adveṣṭā: nonenvious;
sarva: bhūtānām — toward all living entities;
maitraḥ: friendly;
karuṇaḥ: kindly;
eva: certainly;
ca: also;
nirmamaḥ: with no sense of proprietorship;
nirahaṅkāraḥ: without false ego;
sama: equal;
duḥkha: in distress;
sukhaḥ: and happiness;
kṣamī: forgiving;
santuṣṭaḥ: satisfied;
satatam: always;
yogī: one engaged in devotion;
yata: ātmā — self-controlled;
dṛḍha: niścayaḥ — with determination;
mayi: upon Me;
arpita: engaged;
manaḥ: mind;
buddhiḥ: and intelligence;
yaḥ: one who;
mat: bhaktaḥ — My devotee;
saḥ: he;
me: to Me;
priyaḥ: dear .;
English Meaning
One who is not envious but is a kind friend to all living entities, who does not think himself a proprietor and is free from false ego, who is equal in both happiness and distress, who is tolerant, always satisfied, self-controlled, and engaged in devotional service with determination, his mind and intelligence fixed on Me – such a devotee of Mine is very dear to Me.
Life Theme
Devotion in Daily Life
Life Application
Showing kindness, humility, and sincerity in everyday actions.