Bhagavad Gita · Verse 2.53
Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga (सांख्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
श्रुतिविप्रतिपन्ना ते यदा स्थास्यति निश्चला । समाधावचला बुद्धिस्तदा योगमवाप्स्यसि ॥५३॥
śrutivipratipannā te yadā sthāsyati niścalā | samādhāvacalā buddhistadā yogamavāpsyasi ||53||
Complete Shloka Translation
When your understanding, unsettled by what you have heard, becomes firm and unwavering in samadhi, then you will attain yoga.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| श्रुतिविप्रतिपन्ना | śrutivipratipannā | unsettled by what is heard |
| निश्चला | niścalā | steady |
| ते | te | [term] in context of When your understanding, unset... |
| यदा | yadā | [term] in context of When your understanding, unset... |
| स्थास्यति | sthāsyati | [term] in context of When your understanding, unset... |
| समाधावचला | samādhāvacalā | [term] in context of When your understanding, unset... |
| बुद्धिस्तदा | buddhistadā | [term] in context of When your understanding, unset... |
| योगमवाप्स्यसि | yogamavāpsyasi | [term] in context of When your understanding, unset... |
| ५३ | yogamavāpsyasi | [term] in context of When your understanding, unset... |
unsettled by what is heard
steady
[term] in context of When your understanding, unset...
[term] in context of When your understanding, unset...
[term] in context of When your understanding, unset...
[term] in context of When your understanding, unset...
[term] in context of When your understanding, unset...
[term] in context of When your understanding, unset...
[term] in context of When your understanding, unset...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Samadhi describes inward collectedness, interpreted differently across traditions. The emphasis is steadiness after confusion, not mere agreement with a slogan.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"The teaching points toward settled understanding rather than endless mental conflict."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What helps understanding settle after hearing conflicting explanations?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse when facing identity crisis or fear of failure: distinguish the unchanging inner self from transient life situations, and act with full dedication without anxiety over the final outcome.