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Bhagavad-gītā As It Is · Text 12.15

The qualities of a devotee dear to Krishna

यस्मान्नोद्विजते लोको लोकान्नोद्विजते च य: ।

हर्षामर्षभयोद्वेगैर्मुक्तो य: स च मे प्रिय: ॥ १५ ॥

yasmān nodvijate loko

lokān nodvijate ca yaḥ

harṣāmarṣa-bhayodvegair

mukto yaḥ sa ca me priyaḥ

Translation

He by whom no one is put into difficulty and who is not disturbed by anyone, who is equipoised in happiness and distress, fear and anxiety, is very dear to Me.

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Kind and Steady Devotee

  1. 1One who troubles no one and stays steady in happiness, distress, fear and anxiety is very dear to Kṛṣṇa.
  2. 2Prabhupāda explains that devotion to Kṛṣṇa and the Lord’s grace keep a devotee undisturbed by material circumstances.
  3. 3Be kind to others, avoid causing them anxiety, and stay engaged in devotional service.

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Chapter 12, Devotional Service: the qualities of a devotee dear to krishna.

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Cultivate divine qualities in character.

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Key ideas: daivī-sampat, dharma.

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BG 12.13Qualities of a devotee dear to KrishnaBG 12.14The qualities of a devotee dear to KrishnaBG 16.21Lust, anger and greed lead toward degradation.

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