Bhagavad Gita · Verse 17.16
Chapter 17: Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga (श्रद्धात्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
मनःप्रसादः सौम्यत्वं मौनमात्मविनिग्रहः । भावसंशुद्धिरित्येतत्तपो मानसमुच्यते ॥१६॥
manaḥprasādaḥ saumyatvaṃ maunamātmavinigrahaḥ | bhāvasaṃśuddhirityetattapo mānasamucyate ||16||
Complete Shloka Translation
Serenity of mind, gentleness, silence, self-restraint and purity of intention are called mental austerity.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| मौन | mauna | silence |
| आत्मविनिग्रह | ātmavinigraha | self-restraint |
| मनःप्रसादः | manaḥprasādaḥ | [term] in context of Serenity of mind, gentleness, ... |
| सौम्यत्वं | saumyatvaṃ | [term] in context of Serenity of mind, gentleness, ... |
| मौनमात्मविनिग्रहः | maunamātmavinigrahaḥ | [term] in context of Serenity of mind, gentleness, ... |
| भावसंशुद्धिरित्येतत्तपो | bhāvasaṃśuddhirityetattapo | [term] in context of Serenity of mind, gentleness, ... |
| मानसमुच्यते | mānasamucyate | [term] in context of Serenity of mind, gentleness, ... |
| १६ | mānasamucyate | [term] in context of Serenity of mind, gentleness, ... |
silence
self-restraint
[term] in context of Serenity of mind, gentleness, ...
[term] in context of Serenity of mind, gentleness, ...
[term] in context of Serenity of mind, gentleness, ...
[term] in context of Serenity of mind, gentleness, ...
[term] in context of Serenity of mind, gentleness, ...
[term] in context of Serenity of mind, gentleness, ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Mental discipline includes the quality of intention and inward quiet. Silence is more than merely withholding words.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"What helps you pause and clarify your intention?"
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What helps you pause and clarify your intention?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to master daily focus: anchor your consciousness in higher values, let go of anxious attachment to results, and act with integrity and kindness in every endeavor.