Ashtavakra Gita 11.1Chapter 11, Verse 1
Ashtavakra Gita 11.1 is a verse from chapter 11 (Eight certainties). The sage Ashtavakra speaks it to King Janaka. In plain English it says: "Becoming, ceasing and change come from the nature of things. One who is sure of this stays unchanged, free of distress, and comes to rest with ease."
भावाभावविकारश्च स्वभावादिति निश्चयी ।निर्विकारो गतक्लेशः सुखेनैवोपशाम्यति ॥
bhāvābhāvavikāraśca svabhāvāditi niścayī |nirvikāro gatakleśaḥ sukhenaivopaśāmyati ||
Becoming, ceasing and change come from the nature of things. One who is sure of this stays unchanged, free of distress, and comes to rest with ease.
Ashtavakra, to King Janaka
Word meanings and a note for this verse are still being written. Read it in context on the chapter 11 page, or start with the verses in where to begin.
Chapter 11, Eight certainties: Eight verses, each about one who is certain of a single truth and is at peace because of it.
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