Chapter 9, Verse 4

मया ततमिदं सर्वं जगदव्यक्तमूर्तिना । मत्स्थानि सर्वभूतानि न चाहं तेषु अवस्थितः ॥

Translation

By me, in my unmanifest form, this entire universe is pervaded. All beings exist in me, but I am not confined within them.

Explanation

There's a useful model here for supporting something without being consumed by it — being fully present and involved, while still retaining a kind of independence from the outcome. It's a pattern worth borrowing for relationships and responsibilities that matter deeply but shouldn't define your entire sense of self.

Reflect

Where in your life are you fully involved without losing your own separate center?

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