Verse 12.15

Verse 12.15: “From whom the world shrinks not in disgust, and who, from the world shrinks not in disgust; one that is free from elation, intolerance, fear and disgust: he that is (thus) devoted to Me is, dear unto Me: (165)

Commentary called Jnaneshwari by Jnaneshwar:

The storming of the sea neither creates any fear in aquatic animals, nor does the sea itself get tired of such animals; in that way one who does neither feel unhappy at the arrogance of the world, nor does the world itself feel troubled by his association; nay, Oh Son of Pandu, just as body does not feel any disgust for the limbs, in that way one does not feel any disgust for the beings, but identifies himself with all of them: one who looks upon the universe as his own body and has consequently lost the distinction such as this is dear, that is not dear: one in whom is also left no trace of joy or anger, in the absence of duality; one being thus free from the clutches of the pairs of opposites, there remains in him neither fear nor discomposure, and he has besides become my devotee. Towards such a one, I feel attracted, and how can I describe this attraction! He is the heart of my heart—one who is fully contented with the bliss of the Self, and has come to birth merely as nature’s effect, and who has reached perfection and become dear to me.