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7. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 12, Verse 13-15: Qualities of a Mature-Seasoned Devotee - Who is Wise?
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Chapter 12, Verse 13: A mature bhakta demonstrates friendship (maitraḥ) and compassion (karuna) without conditional giving or distorted empathy. They're free from excessive ownership (nirmama) and ego (nirahamkara), maintaining equanimity in all situations (sama-duḥkha-sukhaḥ). They're naturally accommodative (kshami), understanding others' stages of development.
Chapter 12, Verse 14: The accomplished bhakta maintains complete satisfaction (santuṣṭaḥ) through seeing Ishvara in every aspect of life. They remain united with the Divine even during challenges due to their mastery of mind, which involves emotional intelligence (manas), critical thinking (buddhi), ability to connect the dots (cittam), and balanced ahankara (healthy I-sense without inflation/deflation). They assess and act while accepting the four possible outcomes (AA4).
Chapter 12, Verse 15: A mature bhakta neither disturbs others nor gets disturbed by them, understanding everyone's different maturity levels. They're free from fear as they remain objective, excessive judgment (vs. healthy discernment), and emotional reactivity due to AA4 formula.
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