Shloka 52
Nārada’s Arrival, the Nine Yogendras, and the Foundations of Bhāgavata-dharma
न यस्य स्व: पर इति वित्तेष्वात्मनि वा भिदा । सर्वभूतसम: शान्त: स वै भागवतोत्तम: ॥ ५२ ॥
na yasya svaḥ para iti vitteṣv ātmani vā bhidā sarva-bhūta-samaḥ śāntaḥ sa vai bhāgavatottamaḥ
Sesiapa yang tidak lagi membezakan ‘milikku’ dan ‘milik orang lain’ dalam harta atau diri, tidak berfikir ‘ini milikku, itu miliknya’; yang sama rata terhadap semua makhluk dan tenang—dialah bhāgavata-uttama.
The vision described by the phrase sarva-bhūta-samaḥ, “seeing all living entities equally,” does not include one’s vision of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. In this connection Śrīla Madhvācārya has quoted from the Harī-vaṁśa as follows:
FAQs
This verse says the topmost devotee has no sense of “mine” and “others’,” even regarding wealth and the body; he is peaceful and equal toward all living beings.
Because King Nimi asked about the nature of devotees, and the Yogendras describe the highest standard of bhakti—freedom from possessiveness and duality, expressed as universal equality and inner peace.
Practice non-possessiveness: treat resources as entrusted by God, reduce envy and comparison, and cultivate equal respect for all beings—this leads to peace and strengthens devotion.