Chapter 13, Verse 10
असक्तिरनभिष्वङ्ग: पुत्रदारगृहादिषु | नित्यं च समचित्तत्वमिष्टानिष्टोपपत्तिषु ॥10॥
asaktir-anabhiṣvaṅgaḥ putra-dāra-gṛihādiṣhu | nityaṁ cha sama-chittatvam iṣhṭāniṣhṭopapattiṣhu
"Non-attachment and absence of clinging toward children, spouse, and home; and constant even-mindedness amidst the attainment of the desirable and the undesirable."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 13.10 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 13.10 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
This verse outlines the mental discipline required for true knowledge (Jñana). It emphasizes 'Asakti' (detachment) and 'Anabhisvanga' (freedom from over-identification/clinging) regarding the domestic sphere, which often anchors the mind to material consciousness. Furthermore, 'Sama-chittatvam' (equanimity) is presented as the ability to remain stable whether life brings favorable (ishta) or unfavorable (anishta) results. This purification of the heart is a prerequisite for realizing the Knower of the Field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 13.10?
Non-attachment and absence of clinging toward children, spouse, and home; and constant even-mindedness amidst the attainment of the desirable and the undesirable.