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Equal vision

5 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on equal vision. Explore teachings across 4 chapters.

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Atmaupamyena sarvatra samam pashyati yo 'rjuna, sukham va yadi va duhkham sa yogi paramo matah

Those who see with equal vision their own self in all beings, and all beings in their own self, whether in happiness or in distress, are considered to be perfect yogis.

  • See yourself in all beings
  • Universal empathy and compassion
  • This vision defines a perfect yogi
Samam sarveshu bhutesu tishthantam parameshvaram, vinashyatsv avinashyantam yah pashyati sa pashyati

One who sees the Supreme Lord equally present in all beings, the imperishable within the perishable — that person truly sees. The hallmark of genuine realization is the perception of the Divine equally in all forms of existence.

  • True vision perceives the Divine equally in all beings
  • The imperishable Supersoul dwells within all perishable forms
  • Equal vision toward all beings marks the realized soul
Samam pashyan hi sarvatra samavasthitam ishvaram, na hinasty atmanatmanam tato yati param gatim

Because one who sees the Lord equally everywhere does not harm the self by the self, that person reaches the supreme destination. Perception of divine equality prevents self-destructive actions and leads to the highest goal.

  • Seeing God everywhere prevents harm to oneself and others
  • Equal spiritual vision is the direct path to the Supreme
  • Self-harm arises from ignorance of universal divinity
Sama-duhkha-sukhah sva-sthah sama-lostashma-kanchanah, tulya-priyapriyo dhiras tulya-nindatma-samstutih

One who is equal in happiness and distress, who is steady, to whom a clod of dirt, a stone, and gold are equal, to whom the pleasant and unpleasant are the same, who is steady, who regards both blame and praise equally — such a person has transcended the gunas.

  • Equanimity in pleasure and pain marks transcendence
  • Equal regard for gold and dirt indicates freedom from rajas
  • Equal response to praise and blame shows freedom from ego
Brahma-bhutah prasannatma na shochati na kankshati, samah sarveshu bhuteshu mad-bhaktim labhate param

One who is thus transcendentally situated realizes the Supreme Brahman and becomes fully joyful. Such a person never laments nor desires anything, is equal to all beings, and attains supreme devotion to Me.

  • Brahman realization brings joy
  • Equal vision toward all
  • This state leads to supreme devotion