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5.18-21 Those who possess this wisdom have equal regard for all (beings/earthlings). They see the same Self in a spiritual aspirant and an outcaste, in an elephant, a cow and a dog. Such people have mastered life. They are not elated by good fortune nor depressed by bad. With mind established in Brahman, they are free from delusion. Not dependant on any external support, they realise the joy of spiritual awareness.

5.8 Those who know this truth, whose consciousness is unified, think always, " I am not to the doer." While seeing or hearing, touching or smelling; eating, moving about, or sleeping; breathing 5.9 or speaking?, letting go or holding on, even opening or closing the eyes, they understand that these are only the movements of the senses among sense objects.

4.35 You will see all creatures in the Self, and all in me.
4.39 Those who take wisdom as their highest goal, whose faith is deep and whose senses are trained, attain wisdom quickly and enter into perfect peace. 4.40 But the ignorant, indecisive and lacking in faith, waste their lives. They can never be happy in this world or any other.

4.24 The process of offering is Brahman; that which is offered is Brahman. Brahman offers the sacrifice in the fire of Brahman. Brahman is strained by those who see Brahman in every action.

3.11 Honor and cherish the devas as they honor and cherish you; through this honor and love you will attain the supreme good. 12 All human desires are fulfilled by the devas, who are pleased by selfless service. But anyone who enjoys the things given by the devas without offering selfless acts in return is a thief.

3.10 At the beginning, mankind and the obligation of selfless service were created together. "Through selfless service, you will always be fruitful and find the fulfillment of your desires": this is the promise of the Creator.

3.8 Fulfill all your duties; action is better than inaction. Even to maintain your body, Arjuna, you are obliged to act. 9 Selfish action imprisons the world. Act selflessly, without any thought of personal profit.

2.55 They live in wisdom who see themselves in all and all in them, who have renounced every selfish desire and sense craving tormenting the heart.

2.27 Death is inevitable for the living; birth is inevitable for the dead. Since these are unavoidable, you should not sorrow. 2.28 Every creature is unmanifested at first and then attains manifestation. When its end has come, it once again becomes unmanifested.