ye tu dharmyāmṛitam idaṁ yathoktaṁ paryupāsate
śhraddadhānā mat-paramā bhaktās te ’tīva me priyāḥ|| 20||

My Understanding: Whether someone praises you or insults you, remain silent and don’t take it to heart. Understand the deeper meaning behind what people say. Never develop a sense of ownership over things, thinking they are yours or belong to you. Everything belongs to God, and we are here only to experience them. When you leave this world, you must leave everything behind.

tulya-nindā-stutir maunī santuṣhṭo yena kenachit
aniketaḥ sthira-matir bhaktimān me priyo naraḥ|| 19||

My Understanding : You should free yourself from both comforts and discomforts, able to detach from all material possessions, people, situations, and attachments.

yo na hṛiṣhyati na dveṣhṭi na śhochati na kāṅkṣhati
śhubhāśhubha-parityāgī bhaktimān yaḥ sa me priyaḥ || 17||
samaḥ śhatrau cha mitre cha tathā mānāpamānayoḥ
śhītoṣhṇa-sukha-duḥkheṣhu samaḥ saṅga-vivarjitaḥ || 18||

My Understanding : Never let ego or jealousy take root in your heart. Respond equally to both those who are happy for you and those who are sad. Be content in all situations, and control your desires for comforts, as they are determined by your mind and are not truly essential. View both auspicious and inauspicious situations as equal, regardless of external circumstances or the seasons. Your status in life doesn’t define you—balance your mind through both sorrow and joy, maintaining equanimity in all situations.

anapekṣhaḥ śhuchir dakṣha udāsīno gata-vyathaḥ
sarvārambha-parityāgī yo mad-bhaktaḥ sa me priyaḥ|| 16||

My Understanding : If someone else possesses wealth or valuable things, never let it stir feelings of envy or the desire to have them for yourself. Don’t stress if things aren’t going as planned. Trust that everything will fall into place when the time is right.

yasmān nodvijate loko lokān nodvijate cha yaḥ
harṣhāmarṣha-bhayodvegair mukto yaḥ sa cha me priyaḥ|| 15||

My Understanding : Never be drawn to someone’s wealth, beauty, or possessions; find contentment in what you already have. Be humble and kind to others. Avoid overthinking or dwelling on unnecessary matters, as it can lead to troubles and disturb your peace of mind. Keep your thoughts clear and focused on what truly matters.

santuṣhṭaḥ satataṁ yogī yatātmā dṛiḍha-niśhchayaḥ
mayy arpita-mano-buddhir yo mad-bhaktaḥ sa me priyaḥ|| 14||

My Understanding : True satisfaction comes from being content with what you have. Maintain control over your body and conscience, and never let anger arise due to someone else’s actions. Stay balanced in all situations—whether they are good, bad, challenging, sorrowful, or joyful. Your reactions should remain steady and equal, reflecting inner peace and self-discipline.

adveṣhṭā sarva-bhūtānāṁ maitraḥ karuṇa eva cha
nirmamo nirahankāraḥ sama-duḥkha-sukhaḥ kṣhamī|| 13||

My Understanding : A person must fulfill their duties consistently. Duties are not limited to one’s job or business; they also include treating others with kindness and avoiding hatred. Strive to be friendly with everyone—even those who consider you an enemy—because their perspective is not your responsibility. Do not become attached to material possessions, as such attachments lead to sorrow. One should remain balanced in all situations, treating happiness and sorrow with equal composure. Avoid pointing out others’ faults and cultivate a forgiving nature. With patience, happiness will find its way to you. In times of joy or sadness, stay steadfast and unwavering in your mind and heart.

śhreyo hi jñānam abhyāsāj jñānād dhyānaṁ viśhiṣhyate
dhyānāt karma-phala-tyāgas tyāgāch chhāntir anantaram|| 12||

My Understanding : When you embrace the habit of sacrifice, you will attain inner peace.

athaitad apy aśhakto ’si kartuṁ mad-yogam āśhritaḥ
sarva-karma-phala-tyāgaṁ tataḥ kuru yatātmavān || 11||

My Understanding : Surrender the outcomes of your work to God. By diligently performing your duties with devotion, you will discover the path to your ultimate destination.

abhyāse ’py asamartho ’si mat-karma-paramo bhava
mad-artham api karmāṇi kurvan siddhim avāpsyasi|| 10||

My Understanding : The outcomes of your actions are in the hands of God. Whether it is victory or defeat, both rest with Lord Krishna. When you accept that every result is His decision, there is no place for sorrow. If a person strives for something that goes against His will, they will not succeed; instead of gaining, they will endure greater suffering. Trust in His divine plan, for He knows what is best for you.