Bhagavad Gita 12.15

He from whom the world does not shrink, and who does not shrink from the world, who is free from joy, envy, fear, and anxiety — he is dear to me.

Theme: Relationships

"He from whom the world does not shrink, and who does not shrink from the world, who is free from joy, envy, fear, and anxiety — he is dear to me."

Modern explanation

In the middle of the day, return to this: Loving people without grasping or recoiling is the rarest skill — and the most healing one.

Practical application

Send one honest, warm message to someone you've been meaning to thank.

Reflection question

Where am I treating a person as an obstacle rather than as a soul?

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