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Bhagavad-gītā As It Is · Text 6.32

Seeing the Lord in all living beings

आत्मौपम्येन सर्वत्र समं पश्यति योऽर्जुन ।

सुखं वा यदि वा दु:खं स योगी परमो मत: ॥ ३२ ॥

ātmaupamyena sarvatra

samaṁ paśyati yo ’rjuna

sukhaṁ vā yadi vā duḥkhaṁ

sa yogī paramo mataḥ

Translation

He is a perfect yogī who, by comparison to his own self, sees the true equality of all beings, in both their happiness and their distress, O Arjuna!

What this verse is saying, and where it sits in the story.

1A perfect yogī sees all beings as equal, understanding their happiness and distress by comparison with his own.
2Prabhupāda explains that forgetting Kṛṣṇa brings distress, while knowing Him as the supreme enjoyer, owner of all, and everyone’s closest friend brings happiness.
3Care for others’ welfare by sharing knowledge of Kṛṣṇa, rather than seeking spiritual progress only for yourself.

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Chapter 6, Dhyāna-yoga: seeing the lord in all living beings.

Theme summary

Loving service and surrender to Kṛṣṇa.

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Key ideas: bhakti, śaraṇāgati.

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