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An enlightened person looks at a learned and humble
Braahmana, an outcast, even a cow, an elephant, or a dog with an equal
eye. (5.18)
Everything has been accomplished in this very life by those whose mind
is set in equality. Such a person has realized Brahman because Brahman
is flawless and impartial. (See also 18.55) (5.19)
One who neither rejoices on obtaining what is pleasant nor grieves on
obtaining the unpleasant, who is undeluded, who has a steady mind, and
who is a knower of Brahman; such a person abides in Brahman. (5.20)
A person whose mind is unattached to sensual pleasures, who discovers
the joy of the Self, and whose mind is in union with Brahman through
meditation, enjoys eternal bliss. (5.21)
Pleasures derived from the contact of senses with their objects (or the
sensual pleasures) are verily the source of misery, and have a beginning
and an end. The wise, O Arjuna, do not rejoice in sensual pleasures.
(See also 18.38) (5.22)
One who is able to withstand the impulse of lust and anger before death
is a yogi, and a happy person. (5.23)
One who finds happiness with the Self, who rejoices the Self within, and
who is illuminated by the Self-knowledge; such a yogi becomes one with
Brahman and attains supreme nirvana. (5.24)
Seers whose sins (or imperfections) are destroyed, whose doubts have
been dispelled by knowledge, whose disciplined minds are attached with
the Self, and who are engaged in the welfare of all beings attain
Supreme Brahman. (5.25)
A Self-realized person who is free from lust and anger, and who has
subdued the mind and senses easily attains nirvana. (5.26)
Renouncing sense enjoyments; fixing the eyes and mind at the midbrows;
equalizing the breath moving through the nostrils (by Kriya techniques);
(See also 4.29, 6.13 and 8.10) (5.27)
With senses, mind, and intellect under control; having liberation as the
prime goal; free from lust, anger, and fear; such a sage is verily
liberated. (5.28)
The one who knows Me as the enjoyer of sacrifices and austerities, as
the great Lord of all the worlds, and as the friend of all beings,
attains peace. (5.29)
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