Bhagavad Gita · Verse 2.68
Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga (सांख्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥६८॥
tasmādyasya mahābāho nigṛhītāni sarvaśaḥ | indriyāṇīndriyārthebhyastasya prajñā pratiṣṭhitā ||68||
Complete Shloka Translation
Therefore, mighty-armed one, the wisdom of a person whose senses are completely restrained from their objects is established.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| निगृहीतानि | nigṛhītāni | restrained |
| प्रतिष्ठिता | pratiṣṭhitā | established |
| तस्माद्यस्य | tasmādyasya | [term] in context of Therefore, mighty-armed one, t... |
| महाबाहो | mahābāho | [term] in context of Therefore, mighty-armed one, t... |
| सर्वशः | sarvaśaḥ | [term] in context of Therefore, mighty-armed one, t... |
| इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य | indriyāṇīndriyārthebhyastasya | [term] in context of Therefore, mighty-armed one, t... |
| प्रज्ञा | prajñā | [term] in context of Therefore, mighty-armed one, t... |
| ६८ | pratiṣṭhitā | [term] in context of Therefore, mighty-armed one, t... |
restrained
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The verse summarizes the discussion beginning with the tortoise image. Read together with 2.64, restraint means governed engagement as well as the ability to withdraw.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Sensory discipline protects the steadiness described throughout this passage."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What would governed engagement look like in one ordinary part of your day?
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.