The wise renunciate, established in sattva and free from doubt, neither hates disagreeable work nor clings to pleasant action. All traditions describe this as the living portrait of liberation in action. Shankara sees this equanimity as reflecting knowledge that the Self is untouched by action. Ramanuja teaches that such evenness comes from complete trust in the Lord. Madhva describes this person as established in devotion, seeing all duties as equally the Lord's assignments. Abhinavagupta sees it as the behavioral expression of Self-recognition — pure awareness that is neither attracted nor repelled, like an actor fully present yet untouched. Vallabha teaches that when all work is Krishna's service, the nature of the task becomes irrelevant because joy comes from the offering itself. The bhakti tradition sees this equanimity as the fruit of mature devotion. Tilak holds this as the ideal for the active person — engaging fully with whatever duty presents itself. Vivekananda teaches that choosing work based on what needs to be done rather than personal comfort is the hallmark of spiritual maturity. This verse paints the picture of someone truly free.