Ashtavakra Gita Verse 18.52
उच्छृङ्खलाप्याकृतिका स्थितिर्धीरस्य राजते ।
न तु संस्पृहचित्तस्य शान्तिर्मूढस्य कृत्रिमा ॥ ५२ ॥
The conduct of the Wise One, which is unrestricted (by motive) shines, being spontaneous, that is free from pretence; but not the deliberate calmness of the foolish, whose mind is attached (and full of desires).
- The wise person is free from all attachments, desires, and expectations. He or she acts naturally and spontaneously, without any pretense or calculation. His or her state of mind is calm, clear, and contented, regardless of the external circumstances. This is the true state of liberation and peace, which is worthy of admiration and emulation.
- The fool, on the other hand, is bound by his or her attachments, desires, and expectations. He or she tries to imitate the wise person by suppressing or controlling his or her thoughts, emotions, and actions. He or she assumes a false pose of tranquility and detachment, which is artificial and temporary. This is not the true state of Realization and peace, but a mere semblance and deception.
- The verse implies that the true state of Realization and peace cannot be attained by mere outward appearance or effort, but by inner Realization and transformation. The wise person does not need to do anything to be free and peaceful, because he or she is already free and peaceful. The fool, however, needs to do a lot to appear free and peaceful, because he or she is not free and peaceful.
Similar Vedic Verses:
- Bhagavad Gita 18.52
विविक्तसेवी लघ्वाशी यतवाक्कायमानसः ।
ध्यानयोगपरो नित्यं वैराग्यं समुपाश्रितः ॥ १८-५२॥
Dwelling in solitude; eating but little; speech, body and mind subdued; always engaged in meditation and concentration; taking refuge in dispassion;
This verse describes the qualities of a person who is striving for Realization and peace. It emphasizes the importance of renunciation, discipline, and meditation as the means to attain the Supreme State of Knowledge and Bliss.
- Yogavashishta 2.18.35
यस्मिन्श्रुते मते ज्ञाते तपोध्यानजपादिकम् ।
मोक्षप्राप्तौ नरस्येह न किंचिदुपयुज्यते ॥ २-१८-३५॥
Having studied, understood and realized its philosophy, one does not stand in need of any other performance (askesis, mantra chanting etc.) for Realization.
This verse declares the supremacy of the philosophy of non-duality and Self-Knowledge as the ultimate goal and means of Realization and peace. It asserts that once one has Realized the Truth of one's own nature, there is nothing else to be done or achieved.
- Mandukya Upanishad Karika
न विद्यते यत्र विकारः कश्चिद्विशुद्धचैतन्यमात्मतत्त्वम् । तदेव शान्तं तदेव शाश्वतं तदेव सर्वं तदेवाहमस्मि ॥ १००॥
There is no modification whatsoever in the Pure Consciousness, which is the essence of the Self. That alone is peaceful, that alone is eternal, that alone is all, that alone I am.
This verse reveals the nature of the Self as Pure Consciousness, which is beyond all changes, limitations, and distinctions. It affirms the identity of the Self with the Absolute Reality, which is the source of peace, eternity, and universality.
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