Bhagavad Gita · Verse 18.52
Chapter 18: Moksha Sannyasa Yoga (मोक्षसंन्यासयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
विविक्तसेवी लघ्वाशी यतवाक्कायमानसः । ध्यानयोगपरो नित्यं वैराग्यं समुपाश्रितः ॥५२॥
viviktasevī laghvāśī yatavākkāyamānasaḥ | dhyānayogaparo nityaṃ vairāgyaṃ samupāśritaḥ ||52||
Complete Shloka Translation
Seeking solitude, eating moderately, restraining speech, body and mind, constantly devoted to meditation yoga and taking refuge in dispassion—
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| वैराग्य | vairāgya | dispassion |
| ध्यानयोग | dhyānayoga | yoga of meditation |
| विविक्तसेवी | viviktasevī | [term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder... |
| लघ्वाशी | laghvāśī | [term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder... |
| यतवाक्कायमानसः | yatavākkāyamānasaḥ | [term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder... |
| ध्यानयोगपरो | dhyānayogaparo | [term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder... |
| नित्यं | nityaṃ | [term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder... |
| वैराग्यं | vairāgyaṃ | [term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder... |
| समुपाश्रितः | samupāśritaḥ | [term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder... |
| ५२ | samupāśritaḥ | [term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder... |
dispassion
yoga of meditation
[term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder...
[term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder...
[term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder...
[term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder...
[term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder...
[term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder...
[term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder...
[term] in context of Seeking solitude, eating moder...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The connected description emphasizes moderation and focused practice. Solitude serves contemplation rather than disregard for other people.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"How can moderation and quiet make room for contemplation?"
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can moderation and quiet make room for contemplation?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to achieve purposeful living: execute your daily duties with full craftsmanship and honesty, release obsessive ego over results, and ground your spirit in timeless devotion, knowing that where righteous effort joins higher wisdom, victory is assured.