# SB 6.14.21 ## Text > ātmanaḥ prīyate nātmā > parataḥ svata eva vā > lakṣaye 'labdha-kāmaṁ tvāṁ > cintayā śabalaṁ mukham ## Synonyms *ātmanaḥ*—of you; *prīyate*—is pleased; *na*—not; *ātmā*—the mind; *parataḥ*—due to other causes; *svataḥ*—due to yourself; *eva*—indeed; *vā*—or; *lakṣaye*—I can see; *alabdha*-*kāmam*—not achieving your desired goals; *tvām*—you; *cintayā*—by anxiety; *śabalam*—pale; *mukham*—face. ## Translation **O King Citraketu, I can observe that your mind is not pleased. You seem not to have achieved your desired goal. Is this because of you yourself, or has it been caused by others? Your pale face reflects your deep anxiety.**