Chapter XII · Śloka 19
तुल्यनिन्दास्तुतिर्मौनी सन्तुष्टो येन केनचित् ।
अनिकेतः स्थिरमतिर्भक्तिमान्मे प्रियो नरः ॥
अनिकेतः स्थिरमतिर्भक्तिमान्मे प्रियो नरः ॥
tulya-nindā-stutir maunī santuṣṭo yena kenacit |
aniketa sthira-matir bhaktimān me priyo naraḥ ||
aniketa sthira-matir bhaktimān me priyo naraḥ ||
One who is equal in blame and praise, silent, content with anything, without a fixed home, of steady mind, and full of devotion — such a person is dear to Me.
The closing portrait of the beloved devotee: indifference to praise or blame, contemplative silence, contentment with whatever comes, homelessness (non-attachment to place), and steadfast devotion. These qualities summarise the entire spiritual journey.