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Bhagavad Gita 12.13

Friendliness, compassion and forgiveness — these are the marks of a beautiful heart.

अद्वेष्टा सर्वभूतानां मैत्रः करुण एव च।
निर्ममो निरहङ्कारः समदुःखसुखः क्षमी॥

adveṣṭā sarva-bhūtānāṁ maitraḥ karuṇa eva ca
nirmamo nirahaṅkāraḥ sama-duḥkha-sukhaḥ kṣamī

Translation

One who bears no ill will toward any being, who is friendly and compassionate, free from possessiveness and ego, even-minded in pain and pleasure, and forgiving —

हिन्दी भावार्थ

जो किसी भी प्राणी से द्वेष नहीं करता, सबका मित्र और दयालु है, ममता और अहंकार से रहित है, सुख-दुख में समान है और क्षमाशील है —

In simple words Interpretation

Friendliness, compassion and forgiveness — these are the marks of a beautiful heart.

Context

Krishna begins describing the qualities of one who is dear to him. The description continues into the next verse.

When this may help

When a relationship is strained by resentment, or you're struggling to forgive.

Reflection question

Is there someone you're ready to forgive, even a little?

A small practice

Silently wish someone you find difficult: "May you be well."

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