Bhagavad Gīta Bhāshya and Tātparya
B.G 14.23
udāsīnavadāsīno guṇairyo na vicālyate। guṇā vartanta ityeva yo'vatiṣṭhati neṅgate ॥23॥
He remains indifferent and is not disturbed by the qualities, knowing that the qualities are acting, and remains steady without wavering.
Gīta Bhāshya 14.23
A sāttvika-person, possessed with goodness, like a tiger, becomes resolute in seeking liberation.
"sāttvikaḥ puruṣavyāghra bhavenmokṣārthaniścitaḥ।"
"A 'sāttvika', i.e person possessed with goodness, like a tiger, becomes resolute in seeking liberation."
iti ca ॥22, 23॥
- stated thus as well.
Gīta Tātparya 14.23
The word 'iṅganaṃ' is used for momentary actions. The word 'ārambha' is used for activities that need prolonged effort. By stating 'neṅgate', i.e. not wavering, the attitude of lethargy is prohibited. Statements like 'like an indifferent person', 'renouncer of all undertakings' - indicate not undertaking any activity with special purpose, nor those activities that are regarded as non-Vaishnava, i.e. those that are not dear to Lord Vishnu.
udāsīnavadityukteśca na kevalodāsīnatvam। neṅgate ityudāsīnapravṛttiniṣedhaḥ। sarvārambhaparityāgīti viśeṣaprayojanāpekṣayāpi na avaiṣṇavārambhaḥ iti।
The statement 'like an indifferent person' implies not just indifference; by stating 'without wavering' the attitude of lethargy is prohibited. The statement 'renouncer of all undertakings' implies not undertaking any activity with a special purpose, nor those activities that are regarded as non-Vaishnava, i.e. those that are not dear to Lord Vishnu.
iṅganaṃ kṣaṇikaṃ karma dīrghamārambha ucyate
"TMomentary actions are described using the word 'iṅganaṃ.'. The word 'ārambha' is used for activities that need prolonged effort."
iti śabdanirṇaye ॥23॥
- stated thus in Sabdanirṇaya, the decision of words.

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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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