Geeta Marg · 2.56
Steady Mind
दुःखेष्वनुद्विग्नमनाः सुखेषु विगतस्पृहः। वीतरागभयक्रोधः स्थितधीर्मुनिरुच्यते॥
What does Bhagavad Gita 2.56 mean?
One who is not shaken by sorrow and does not crave pleasure, whose attachment, fear, and anger have vanished, is a sage of steady wisdom.
How can I apply Gita 2.56 in daily life?
Ups and downs are a natural part of life. This verse teaches us that even when circumstances turn against us, the mind should remain calm. When we master our emotions, anger cannot even touch us.
Krishna's teaching
Krishna teaches that a person of steady wisdom is neither excessively attached in pleasure nor excessively disturbed in sorrow. They keep attachment, fear, and anger under control.
Affirmation
I keep my mind balanced in both pleasure and pain. I rise above attachment, fear, and anger to make decisions with a steady mind.
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