Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Verse 22 (6.22)

यं लब्ध्वा चापरं लाभं मन्यते नाधिकं ततः । यस्मिन्स्थितो न दुःखेन गुरुणापि विचाल्यते | | ६-२२ | |

yaṁ labdhvā chāparaṁ lābhaṁ manyate nādhikaṁ tataḥ yasminsthito na duḥkhena guruṇāpi vichālyate

Word-by-word guide:

Line 1:

Yam which
labdhva having obtained
c joined in chāparaṁ
aparam another
labham gain
manyate considers
n joined in nādhikaṁ
adhikam greater
tatah than that

Line 2:

yasmin in which
sthitah established
na not
duhkhena by sorrow
guruna by heavy/great
api even
vichalyate is shaken.

English: Finding That, he will realize that there is no possession so precious. And when once established here, no calamity can disturb him.

💡 Commentary Note

Achieving connection with the Self is the greatest gain, making all other worldly achievements seem insignificant. Even the greatest external crisis cannot shake a person who is anchored in this inner realization.

Learnings from Shloka 22:

Ultimate Security:: Build an inner sanctuary of peace that no external crisis or loss can destroy.
True Wealth:: Prioritize inner strength and clarity as your most valuable assets.

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