778 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 4, Ch. 20
philosophical speculation, but they have no standing in the liberated
position. Because they do not take shelter under the lotus feet of the Lord,
they fall down from the exalted position of Brahman realization. Yogis
also have a bodily concept of life—they think that they can achieve some-
thing spiritual by exercising the body through dharana, asana, pranayama,
etc. A devotee’s position is always transcendental because of his intimate
relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Therefore, to
remain always aloof from the actions and reactions of the body and
engage in one’s real occupation, namely, rendering service to the Lord,
can only be possible for devotees.
TEXT 13
TA: | AATATATAMETATTA:
TS F ga 3 frafegarva: |
fraca | thfasatacgmy 112 31
samah samanottama-madh yamadhamah
sukhe ca duhkhe ca jitendriyasayah
mayopaklptakhila-loka-samyuto
vidhatsva virakhila-loka-raksanam
samah—equipoised; samana—all equal; uttama—one who is greater;
madhyama—one who is in an intermediate position; adhamah—one who is
in alower standard of life; swkhe—in happiness; ca— and; duhkhe—in distress;
ca—also; jita-indriya—having controlled the senses; asayah—and mind;
maya—by Me; upaklpta—arranged; akhila— all; loka—by people; samyutah—
being accompanied; vidhatsva— give; vira—O hero; akhila—all; loka—to the
citizens; raksanam—protection.
TRANSLATION
My dear heroic King, please keep yourself always equipoised and treat

people equally, whether they are greater than you, in the intermediate
stage or lower than you. Do not be disturbed by temporary distress or
happiness. Fully control your mind and senses. In this transcendental
position, try to execute your duty as king in whatever condition of life
