An interesting interaction with OpenAI ChatGPT

Anand Kumar Gupta
2 min readJun 12, 2023

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Input to ChatGPT:

Shloka №56 of Chapter 2 of Geeta reads:

दुखेष्वनुद्विग्नमनाः सुखेषु विगतस्पृहः

वीतरागभयक्रोध: स्थितधीर्मु निरुच्यते

Meaning: He whose mind is not troubled in sorrow, who doesn’t hanker after pleasure and is free from attachment, fear and hatred is called sage of steady wisdom.

ChatGPT Response:

That’s a beautiful verse from the Bhagavad Gita. It highlights the qualities of a person with steady wisdom, emphasizing the importance of remaining calm and unaffected by both sorrow and pleasure. Such an individual is described as being free from attachment, fear, and hatred. This verse encourages us to cultivate a tranquil and detached state of mind.

Question to ChatGPT:

How can a person apply this wisdom in day-to-day life

Reply by ChatGPT:

Applying the wisdom from this verse in day-to-day life can be transformative. Here are a few ways to integrate these teachings:

1. Cultivate mindfulness: Practice being fully present in the current moment, observing your thoughts and emotions without getting carried away by them. This awareness can help you respond calmly to situations rather than reacting impulsively.

2. Develop resilience: When faced with difficulties or sorrow, try to maintain a sense of inner strength and resilience. Remind yourself that challenges are temporary and that you have the ability to navigate through them with composure.

3. Practice non-attachment: Recognize that attachment to outcomes or possessions often leads to suffering. Embrace the concept of non-attachment by letting go of excessive desires and expectations. Focus on the process and effort rather than being solely fixated on the outcome.

4. Overcome fear and hatred: Cultivate compassion and understanding towards others. Replace fear and hatred with empathy and kindness. Recognize that these negative emotions only serve to hinder personal growth and inner peace.

5. Seek wisdom: Engage in activities that nurture wisdom and self-reflection, such as reading spiritual texts, listening to insightful teachings, or engaging in meaningful conversations. Continuously strive to expand your understanding of life and yourself.

Remember, these teachings require practice and patience. Applying them gradually in daily life can lead to a more peaceful and fulfilling existence.

Question to ChatGPT:

Can you remember this conversation to enable me to start a session of conversation at some other opportune time?

Reply from ChatGPT:

I’m sorry, but as an AI language model, I don’t have the capability to remember specific conversations or recall them at a later time. Each session is treated as a separate interaction. However, you can always come back to the app or website and start a new conversation whenever you’d like. Is there anything else I can assist you with today?

My wish:

If ChatGPT is provided with facility of storing selected conversations in some kind of Cloud Memory (chargeable) for each user of ChatGPT App user, it would be very useful for writers, researchers, reporters etc.

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Anand Kumar Gupta
Anand Kumar Gupta

Written by Anand Kumar Gupta

Retired engineer. Previously Executive Director — Torrent Power, CEO — L&T Power Plant O&M, Sr. V.P. — Hindalco, Director — Renusagar Eng. Services.

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