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Chapter 12
Appendix:- In these two verses the Lord has mentioned such cases where it is difficult to be equanimous. If a striver becomes equanimous in such cases, it will not be difficult for him to be equanimous in other cases. To remain unaffected is 'somata' (equanimity).
Though from the viewpoint of a devotee, there is no entity besides God, yet from the viewpoint of other people a devotee appears to be alike to foe and friend. Inspite of having the knowledge of friendship and enmity, he remains even minded.
Sitosna sukha duhkhesu:- A devotee remains equanimous in favourable and unfavourable circumstances pertaining to the body, the senses, the mind, the intellect and also to opinions and principles etc. He is neither attached to the favourable circumstances nor has an aversion to the unfavourable ones.
Yo madbhaktah sa me priyah', 'bhaktimanme priyo narah:- These expressions mean that they are loving to God because of their devotion for Him, not because of virtues (marks). Virtues are not significant but his devotion is significant
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