Acceptance — Lesson 13

Verse

Transliteration

brahma-bhūtaḥ prasannātmā na śocati na kāṅkṣati
samaḥ sarveṣu bhūteṣu mad-bhaktiṁ labhate parām

Meaning

One who is clear and settled, neither grieves nor craves. Being balanced toward all, such a person lives in deep peace and clarity.

Key Words

• prasanna-ātmā — calm and clear mind
• na śocati — does not grieve
• na kāṅkṣati — does not crave
• samaḥ — equal, balanced

Teaching

Krishna now shows the peak of acceptance. The mind becomes quiet. There is no constant regret about the past, and no restless craving for the future. This creates a deep sense of completeness. The person is not dependent on external conditions for peace. This is inner freedom.

Connection to Acceptance

Acceptance removes both: regret and craving. When these reduce, the mind becomes naturally peaceful. This prepares it for clarity.

Reflection

Do I spend more time in regret or in craving? What happens when I stay with the present, as it is?