Verses for when you feel
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दुःखेष्वनुद्विग्नमनाः सुखेषु विगतस्पृहः | वीतरागभयक्रोधः स्थितधीर्मुनिरुच्यते ||२-५६||
A person of steady wisdom does not fall apart when life becomes painful, nor become restless chasing pleasure when things go well. Free from compulsive attachment, fear, and anger, they remain inwardly balanced through both hardship and happiness.
ध्यायतो विषयान्पुंसः सङ्गस्तेषूपजायते | सङ्गात्सञ्जायते कामः कामात्क्रोधोऽभिजायते ||२-६२||
What we repeatedly dwell on begins to hold our attention and create attachment. That attachment turns into craving, and when craving is blocked or unfulfilled, it can quickly become anger. Krishna points to the chain early: guard your thoughts before they grow into emotions that disturb your peace.
क्रोधाद्भवति सम्मोहः सम्मोहात्स्मृतिविभ्रमः | स्मृतिभ्रंशाद् बुद्धिनाशो बुद्धिनाशात्प्रणश्यति ||२-६३||
Anger does not stay limited to one moment—it clouds the mind and makes us forget what we know, value, and stand for. When clear judgment is lost, we can make harmful choices and damage ourselves and others. Krishna warns us to pause and regain inner clarity before anger takes control.
रागद्वेषविमुक्तैस्तु विषयानिन्द्रियैश्चरन् | (or वियुक्तैस्तु) आत्मवश्यैर्विधेयात्मा प्रसादमधिगच्छति ||२-६४||
Real self-control does not mean running away from the world or denying every pleasure. It means engaging with life while keeping your senses and mind under your own guidance, free from compulsive likes and dislikes. When attraction and aversion no longer control you, you naturally gain inner calm and clarity.
इन्द्रियस्येन्द्रियस्यार्थे रागद्वेषौ व्यवस्थितौ | तयोर्न वशमागच्छेत्तौ ह्यस्य परिपन्थिनौ ||३-३४||
Every sense naturally feels drawn to some experiences and repelled by others. But do not let these likes and dislikes control your choices, because they can pull you away from what is right and truly beneficial.
अर्जुन उवाच अथ केन प्रयुक्तोऽयं पापं चरति पूरुषः | अनिच्छन्नपि वार्ष्णेय बलादिव नियोजितः ||३-३६||
Arjuna asks a deeply human question: why do we sometimes do things we know are wrong, even when we do not truly want to? It can feel as if some inner force—desire, anger, temptation, or habit—pushes us against our own better judgment. This question opens the way to understanding and overcoming those inner impulses.
श्रीभगवानुवाच | काम एष क्रोध एष रजोगुणसमुद्भवः | महाशनो महापाप्मा विद्ध्येनमिह वैरिणम् ||३-३७||
Krishna says that uncontrolled desire—and the anger that arises when desire is blocked—is our real inner enemy. Born from restless passion, it keeps demanding more and can push us towards harmful choices; recognising it clearly is the first step towards mastering it.
धूमेनाव्रियते वह्निर्यथादर्शो मलेन च | यथोल्बेनावृतो गर्भस्तथा तेनेदमावृतम् ||३-३८||
Krishna says that desire can cover our inner wisdom in different degrees—like smoke veiling a fire, dust clouding a mirror, or an embryo hidden within the womb. When craving takes over, we may lose sight of what is right and act against our better judgment; the task is to recognise this covering and clear it through self-control and right action.
वीतरागभयक्रोधा मन्मया मामुपाश्रिताः | बहवो ज्ञानतपसा पूता मद्भावमागताः ||४-१०||
Many people have reached God by letting go of obsessive attachment, fear, and anger. When they turn wholeheartedly toward Him, take refuge in Him, and purify their understanding through true knowledge and disciplined inner practice, they gradually become united with His divine nature.
ज्ञेयः स नित्यसंन्यासी यो न द्वेष्टि न काङ्क्षति | निर्द्वन्द्वो हि महाबाहो सुखं बन्धात्प्रमुच्यते ||५-३||
A true renunciate is not someone who simply gives up work or worldly life. It is the person who does not live in hatred of what they dislike or restless craving for what they want. When we rise above these constant likes and dislikes, gains and losses, we gradually become free from the inner bondage that keeps us disturbed.
शक्नोतीहैव यः सोढुं प्राक्शरीरविमोक्षणात् | कामक्रोधोद्भवं वेगं स युक्तः स सुखी नरः ||५-२३||
Real freedom is not running away from life, but learning to steady yourself while living in it. A person who can pause and withstand the surge of craving or anger before it turns into words and actions is truly disciplined—and finds a deeper, more lasting happiness.
कामक्रोधवियुक्तानां यतीनां यतचेतसाम् | अभितो ब्रह्मनिर्वाणं वर्तते विदितात्मनाम् ||५-२६||
When desire and anger no longer rule the mind, inner freedom becomes possible. For those who discipline their thoughts and come to know their true Self, peace is not something far away—it surrounds them in every situation.
यतेन्द्रियमनोबुद्धिर्मुनिर्मोक्षपरायणः | विगतेच्छाभयक्रोधो यः सदा मुक्त एव सः ||५-२८||
True freedom is an inner state. A person who steadily disciplines the senses, mind, and intellect, and keeps liberation as the highest aim, rises above the pull of craving, fear, and anger. Such a wise person is free even while living in the world.
सुहृन्मित्रार्युदासीनमध्यस्थद्वेष्यबन्धुषु | साधुष्वपि च पापेषु समबुद्धिर्विशिष्यते ||६-९||
A person growing in meditation learns not to let likes and dislikes control their judgment. Whether someone is a friend, enemy, relative, stranger, virtuous person, or wrongdoer, they try to see each person with steadiness and fairness. This does not mean approving harmful behaviour; it means responding without hatred, prejudice, or ego.
अद्वेष्टा सर्वभूतानां मैत्रः करुण एव च | निर्ममो निरहङ्कारः समदुःखसुखः क्षमी ||१२-१३||
A person dear to God does not carry hatred toward anyone. They meet people with friendship and compassion, do not cling to possessions or inflate their own importance, and remain steady through both comfort and difficulty. Their inner strength also shows in their willingness to forgive.
यस्मान्नोद्विजते लोको लोकान्नोद्विजते च यः | हर्षामर्षभयोद्वेगैर्मुक्तो यः स च मे प्रियः ||१२-१५||
Krishna says that a beloved devotee neither disturbs others nor is easily shaken by the behaviour and opinions of the world. Free from emotional extremes such as excitement, resentment, fear, and inner agitation, such a person carries a calm, steady presence and becomes a source of peace for those around them.
समः शत्रौ च मित्रे च तथा मानापमानयोः | शीतोष्णसुखदुःखेषु समः सङ्गविवर्जितः ||१२-१८||
A beloved devotee remains steady whether facing an enemy or a friend, praise or insult, comfort or hardship. They do not let changing situations pull them into attachment, resentment, or emotional extremes; their inner balance rests in devotion to God.
अमानित्वमदम्भित्वमहिंसा क्षान्तिरार्जवम् | आचार्योपासनं शौचं स्थैर्यमात्मविनिग्रहः ||१३-८||
Krishna says that real wisdom begins with character: being humble rather than showy, causing no harm, forgiving others, and staying honest and straightforward. It grows through respect for a true teacher, inner and outer cleanliness, steadiness in practice, and the ability to govern one’s own impulses.
समं पश्यन्हि सर्वत्र समवस्थितमीश्वरम् | न हिनस्त्यात्मनात्मानं ततो याति परां गतिम् ||१३-२९||
When you recognise that the same Divine presence lives equally in every being, you stop harming yourself or others through hatred, cruelty, and separation. This vision leads beyond selfishness and toward the highest spiritual freedom.
अहिंसा सत्यमक्रोधस्त्यागः शान्तिरपैशुनम् | दया भूतेष्वलोलुप्त्वं मार्दवं ह्रीरचापलम् ||१६-२||
Krishna describes the qualities of a person with a divine nature: do no harm, speak truthfully, do not be ruled by anger, and let go of selfish grasping. Such a person is peaceful, does not slander others, treats every being with compassion, remains gentle and humble, and is not carried away by restless impulses.
तेजः क्षमा धृतिः शौचमद्रोहो नातिमानिता | भवन्ति सम्पदं दैवीमभिजातस्य भारत ||१६-३||
Krishna says that a truly noble nature is recognised through inner strength and humility together: courage, forgiveness, steady patience, cleanliness in thought and conduct, freedom from hatred, and freedom from arrogance. These qualities are not signs of weakness; they show a person whose character is becoming uplifted and spiritually mature.
दम्भो दर्पोऽभिमानश्च क्रोधः पारुष्यमेव च | अज्ञानं चाभिजातस्य पार्थ सम्पदमासुरीम् ||१६-४||
Krishna names the habits that pull a person away from their better self: showing off goodness without sincerity, arrogance, ego, uncontrolled anger, hurtful speech, and ignorance. This is not meant to label others harshly; it is an invitation to honestly notice these tendencies within ourselves and choose humility, understanding, and kindness instead.
एतां दृष्टिमवष्टभ्य नष्टात्मानोऽल्पबुद्धयः | प्रभवन्त्युग्रकर्माणः क्षयाय जगतोऽहिताः ||१६-९||
Krishna warns that when people cling to a selfish and distorted worldview, they lose their inner moral compass. With little wisdom and harsh actions, they can harm not only themselves but also society, creating suffering and destruction around them.
आशापाशशतैर्बद्धाः कामक्रोधपरायणाः | ईहन्ते कामभोगार्थमन्यायेनार्थसञ्चयान् ||१६-१२||
When endless hopes and cravings take control, they bind a person like chains. Driven by desire and anger, such people may chase wealth and pleasure through unfair means, without seeing how this path deepens their inner restlessness and suffering.
असौ मया हतः शत्रुर्हनिष्ये चापरानपि | ईश्वरोऽहमहं भोगी सिद्धोऽहं बलवान्सुखी ||१६-१४||
Krishna describes the mindset of a person trapped in arrogance and selfish desire: “I defeated this enemy, I will defeat the rest; I am powerful, successful, and entitled to enjoy everything.” Such ego-driven thinking may feel confident, but it blinds us to humility, compassion, and the deeper purpose of life.
अहंकारं बलं दर्पं कामं क्रोधं च संश्रिताः | मामात्मपरदेहेषु प्रद्विषन्तोऽभ्यसूयकाः ||१६-१८||
When ego, the hunger for power, arrogance, uncontrolled desire, and anger take over, a person begins to resent the divine presence within themselves and others. Krishna warns that this hostile, fault-finding attitude cuts us off from compassion, humility, and our deeper spiritual nature.
तानहं द्विषतः क्रुरान्संसारेषु नराधमान् | क्षिपाम्यजस्रमशुभानासुरीष्वेव योनिषु ||१६-१९||
Krishna says that when a person repeatedly chooses cruelty, hatred, and harmful actions, those choices pull them into increasingly dark and painful states of life. This is not arbitrary punishment; it is the natural consequence of nurturing destructive tendencies instead of turning toward wisdom and compassion.
त्रिविधं नरकस्येदं द्वारं नाशनमात्मनः | कामः क्रोधस्तथा लोभस्तस्मादेतत्त्रयं त्यजेत् ||१६-२१||
Krishna warns that uncontrolled desire, anger, and greed can pull us into choices that harm our character, peace, and future. Letting go of these inner forces does not mean giving up all aspirations; it means refusing to let craving, rage, or selfish accumulation rule our actions.
एतैर्विमुक्तः कौन्तेय तमोद्वारैस्त्रिभिर्नरः | आचरत्यात्मनः श्रेयस्ततो याति परां गतिम् ||१६-२२||
Krishna says that when we free ourselves from the three destructive forces of lust, anger, and greed, we stop moving towards inner darkness. We can then choose what truly supports our well-being, grow in clarity and goodness, and move steadily towards the highest spiritual fulfilment.
अनुद्वेगकरं वाक्यं सत्यं प्रियहितं च यत् | स्वाध्यायाभ्यसनं चैव वाङ्मयं तप उच्यते ||१७-१५||
True discipline in speech means speaking in a way that does not needlessly disturb or hurt others. Our words should be honest, kind, and genuinely helpful—not merely pleasant or flattering. Regular study and reflection on sacred wisdom is also part of this practice, because it teaches us to use our voice with care and integrity.
मनः प्रसादः सौम्यत्वं मौनमात्मविनिग्रहः | भावसंशुद्धिरित्येतत्तपो मानसमुच्यते ||१७-१६||
True discipline is not only about what we do outwardly; it also means caring for the mind. A calm and cheerful mind, kindness toward others, thoughtful silence, self-control, and honest, pure intentions are all forms of inner spiritual practice.
मूढग्राहेणात्मनो यत्पीडया क्रियते तपः | परस्योत्सादनार्थं वा तत्तामसमुदाहृतम् ||१७-१९||
Not every act of discipline or sacrifice is spiritually uplifting. If someone harms their own body out of blind stubbornness, or undertakes hardship to hurt, defeat, or destroy another person, Krishna calls it tamasic—rooted in ignorance and darkness. True spiritual practice brings clarity, compassion, and inner growth, not self-cruelty or malice.
अनुबन्धं क्षयं हिंसामनपेक्ष्य च पौरुषम् | मोहादारभ्यते कर्म यत्तत्तामसमुच्यते ||१८-२५||
An action is called tamasic when it is begun blindly, without considering its consequences, the harm it may cause others, the loss it may bring, or whether one actually has the capacity to carry it out. Krishna warns against acting in delusion or impulse; pause, reflect, and take responsibility before choosing a course of action.
बुद्ध्या विशुद्धया युक्तो धृत्यात्मानं नियम्य च | शब्दादीन्विषयांस्त्यक्त्वा रागद्वेषौ व्युदस्य च ||१८-५१||
To move toward inner freedom, refine your understanding, steady your mind with discipline, and do not let constant sensory distractions control you. Let go of both craving for what you like and hostility toward what you dislike; a balanced mind becomes ready for deeper spiritual growth.
अहंकारं बलं दर्पं कामं क्रोधं परिग्रहम् | विमुच्य निर्ममः शान्तो ब्रह्मभूयाय कल्पते ||१८-५३||
To grow spiritually, we need to let go of the ego that says “I am superior,” the pride of power, uncontrolled desires, anger, possessiveness, and the constant feeling of “this is mine.” When the mind becomes free from these burdens and rests in inner peace, a person becomes ready to realise their deepest unity with the Divine.
