Bhagavad Gīta Bhāshya and Tātparya
B.G 12.16-19
He who is indifferent, pure, skilful, neutral, free from distress, and a renouncer of all undertakings, such a devotee of mine, is dear to Me.
He who neither rejoices nor hates, neither grieves nor desires, who has renounced both good and evil actions, and is full of devotion, is dear to Me.
One who is equal towards both enemies and friends, who remains the same in honour and dishonour, and who is unaffected by cold, heat, happiness, and sorrow, is free from attachment.
A person who is equal in criticism and praise, silent, content with anything, homeless, steady-minded, and devoted is dear to me.
Gīta Bhāshya 12.16-19
Earlier it was said "those who dedicate all their actions to Me" (12.6), those actions are elaborated specifically in 16-19 verses. Special emphasis is provided to practice of devotion (bhaktyabhyāsaḥ).
The phrases "Renouncer of all undertakings" (sarvārambhaparityāgī), "renouncer of good and bad" (śubhāśubhaparityāgī) and so on are used in general and particular context and do not amount to repetition. Based on the previous explanation, one may get doubt - "Pleasure and others to be reduced for some time". So, to definitively conclude, the phrase "who does not rejoice" is used. Not to be undermined, and for the purpose of emphasizing "practice of devotion" is again recommended. Earlier it was said "those who dedicate all their actions" (12.6), those actions are elaborated here.

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बहुचित्रजगद्बहुधाकरणात् परशक्तिरनन्तगुणः परमः ।
सुखरूपममुष्य पदं परमं स्मरतस्तु भविष्यति तत्सततम् ॥
"The one who has created this variegated vast universe with varied forms has infinite power and is of infinite auspicious qualities. He certainly bestows the highest state of bliss to those who meditate on his ever happy essence." -Dwādasha stōtra 4.3

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