Chapter 12, Verse 15
यस्मान्नोद्विजते लोको लोकान्नोद्विजते च य: |
हर्षामर्षभयोद्वेगैर्मुक्तो य: स च मे प्रिय: ॥15॥
yasmān nodvijate loko lokān nodvijate ca yaḥ |
harṣāmarṣabhayodvegair mukto yaḥ sa ca me priyaḥ ||
"He by whom the world is not agitated and who cannot be agitated by the world, who is freed from joy, envy, fear, and anxiety—he is dear to Me."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 12.15 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 12.15 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
This verse defines the 'social and emotional' equanimity of a devotee. A person dear to God has a two-way shield: they do not cause distress to others (ahimsa in thought/action), and they have developed an internal resilience so that the world’s chaos cannot disturb their inner peace. This state is achieved by being 'mukta' (free) from the four emotional toxins: Harsha (mundane elation), Amarsha (envy/intolerance), Bhaya (fear), and Udvega (anxiety). They see the Divine in all, leading to a natural gentleness and an inexhaustible positive attitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 12.15?
He by whom the world is not agitated and who cannot be agitated by the world, who is freed from joy, envy, fear, and anxiety—he is dear to Me.