Bhagavad Gita · Verse 2.61
Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga (सांख्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
तानि सर्वाणि संयम्य युक्त आसीत मत्परः । वशे हि यस्येन्द्रियाणि तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥६१॥
tāni sarvāṇi saṃyamya yukta āsīta matparaḥ | vaśe hi yasyendriyāṇi tasya prajñā pratiṣṭhitā ||61||
Complete Shloka Translation
Having restrained all the senses, remain disciplined and intent on me. The wisdom of one whose senses are under control is established.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| मत्परः | matparaḥ | having me as the supreme focus |
| वशे | vaśe | under control |
| तानि | tāni | [term] in context of Having restrained all the sens... |
| सर्वाणि | sarvāṇi | [term] in context of Having restrained all the sens... |
| संयम्य | saṃyamya | [term] in context of Having restrained all the sens... |
| युक्त | yukta | [term] in context of Having restrained all the sens... |
| आसीत | āsīta | [term] in context of Having restrained all the sens... |
| हि | hi | [term] in context of Having restrained all the sens... |
| यस्येन्द्रियाणि | yasyendriyāṇi | [term] in context of Having restrained all the sens... |
| तस्य | tasya | [term] in context of Having restrained all the sens... |
| प्रज्ञा | prajñā | [term] in context of Having restrained all the sens... |
| प्रतिष्ठिता | pratiṣṭhitā | [term] in context of Having restrained all the sens... |
| ६१ | pratiṣṭhitā | [term] in context of Having restrained all the sens... |
having me as the supreme focus
under control
[term] in context of Having restrained all the sens...
[term] in context of Having restrained all the sens...
[term] in context of Having restrained all the sens...
[term] in context of Having restrained all the sens...
[term] in context of Having restrained all the sens...
[term] in context of Having restrained all the sens...
[term] in context of Having restrained all the sens...
[term] in context of Having restrained all the sens...
[term] in context of Having restrained all the sens...
[term] in context of Having restrained all the sens...
[term] in context of Having restrained all the sens...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Matparah means having Krishna as the supreme focus. The instruction combines sensory discipline with devotion rather than relying on suppression alone.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Restraint is given a positive orientation toward Krishna."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What positive orientation could support restraint beyond merely saying no?
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.