
5
CHAPTER
VERSE
26
कामक्रोधवियुक्तानां यतीनां यतचेतसाम् |
अभितो ब्रह्मनिर्वाणं वर्तते विदितात्मनाम् || 5.26 ||
Kāma-krodha-viyuktānāṁ yatīnāṁ yata-chetasām
Abhito brahma-nirvāṇaṁ vartate viditātmanām ||
For those ascetics who are free from attachment and anger, and who have controlled their minds, Brahman-nirvana, the state of liberation, is easily attained.
Lesson:
Krishna begins by describing the qualities of these ascetics. They are "kāma-krodha-viyuktānām," meaning they are free from attachment (kāma) and anger (krodha). Attachment arises from desires for worldly pleasures, possessions, and relationships, while anger stems from frustration when desires are unfulfilled. By transcending attachment and anger, these ascetics cultivate inner peace and detachment from the material world.
Furthermore, Krishna highlights that these ascetics have "yata-chetasām," controlled minds. They have disciplined their thoughts and emotions, directing their focus inward toward spiritual realization. With a calm and focused mind, they can navigate the challenges of life without being swayed by desires or external circumstances.
For such ascetics, Brahman-nirvana, the realization of the ultimate reality (Brahman), is easily attained. Brahman-nirvana represents liberation from the cycle of birth and death (samsara) and union with the divine. It is a state of profound peace, bliss, and self-realization beyond the limitations of the individual ego.
This verse emphasizes the importance of self-discipline, detachment, and inner mastery on the spiritual path. By overcoming attachment and anger and cultivating control over the mind, individuals can attain the highest state of liberation and experience the eternal bliss of Brahman-nirvana.