Bhagavad Gita · Verse 2.56
Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga (सांख्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
दुःखेष्वनुद्विग्नमनाः सुखेषु विगतस्पृहः । वीतरागभयक्रोधः स्थितधीर्मुनिरुच्यते ॥५६॥
duḥkheṣvanudvignamanāḥ sukheṣu vigataspṛhaḥ | vītarāgabhayakrodhaḥ sthitadhīrmunirucyate ||56||
Complete Shloka Translation
One whose mind is undisturbed in suffering, who does not crave pleasure, and who is free from attachment, fear, and anger is called a sage of steady understanding.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अनुद्विग्नमनाः | anudvignamanāḥ | undisturbed in mind |
| वीतरागभयक्रोधः | vītarāgabhayakrodhaḥ | free of attachment, fear, and anger |
| दुःखेष्वनुद्विग्नमनाः | duḥkheṣvanudvignamanāḥ | [term] in context of One whose mind is undisturbed ... |
| सुखेषु | sukheṣu | [term] in context of One whose mind is undisturbed ... |
| विगतस्पृहः | vigataspṛhaḥ | [term] in context of One whose mind is undisturbed ... |
| स्थितधीर्मुनिरुच्यते | sthitadhīrmunirucyate | [term] in context of One whose mind is undisturbed ... |
| ५६ | sthitadhīrmunirucyate | [term] in context of One whose mind is undisturbed ... |
undisturbed in mind
free of attachment, fear, and anger
[term] in context of One whose mind is undisturbed ...
[term] in context of One whose mind is undisturbed ...
[term] in context of One whose mind is undisturbed ...
[term] in context of One whose mind is undisturbed ...
[term] in context of One whose mind is undisturbed ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The description concerns freedom from compulsive reactions. It does not require indifference to others' suffering or denying that emotions arise.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Inner steadiness is tested in both difficult and pleasant circumstances."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How do steadiness and suppression of feelings differ in your experience?
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.