Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 40
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सन्तुष्टा श्रद्दधत्येतद्यथालाभेन जीवती । विहराम्यमुनैवाहमात्मना रमणेन वै ॥ ४० ॥
santuṣṭā śraddadhaty etad yathā-lābhena jīvatī viharāmy amunaivāham ātmanā ramaṇena vai
Kini aku benar-benar reda dan puas, serta beriman penuh pada rahmat Tuhan. Maka aku akan hidup dengan apa sahaja yang datang dengan sendirinya. Aku akan menikmati hidup hanya bersama Tuhan, kerana Dialah sumber sejati cinta dan kebahagiaan.
FAQs
This verse teaches that one should live peacefully with whatever comes naturally, remaining satisfied and faithful in spiritual truth rather than chasing external enjoyment.
After becoming disillusioned with depending on worldly patrons for happiness, Pingalā turns inward and recognizes the Self (and the Lord within) as the real source of joy and companionship.
Reduce anxious chasing for validation or pleasure, accept honest necessities as they come, and cultivate inner life through devotion, self-reflection, and steady spiritual practice.