Bhagavad Gita · Verse 3.6
Chapter 3: Karma Yoga (कर्मयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
कर्मेन्द्रियाणि संयम्य य आस्ते मनसा स्मरन् । इन्द्रियार्थान्विमूढात्मा मिथ्याचारः स उच्यते ॥६॥
karmendriyāṇi saṃyamya ya āste manasā smaran | indriyārthānvimūḍhātmā mithyācāraḥ sa ucyate ||6||
Complete Shloka Translation
One who restrains the organs of action but mentally dwells on sense objects is confused and is called a pretender in conduct.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| कर्मेन्द्रियाणि | karmendriyāṇi | organs of action |
| मिथ्याचारः | mithyācāraḥ | one whose conduct is a pretense |
| संयम्य | saṃyamya | [term] in context of One who restrains the organs o... |
| आस्ते | ya | [term] in context of One who restrains the organs o... |
| मनसा | āste | [term] in context of One who restrains the organs o... |
| स्मरन् | manasā | [term] in context of One who restrains the organs o... |
| इन्द्रियार्थान्विमूढात्मा | smaran | [term] in context of One who restrains the organs o... |
| उच्यते | mithyācāraḥ | [term] in context of One who restrains the organs o... |
organs of action
one whose conduct is a pretense
[term] in context of One who restrains the organs o...
[term] in context of One who restrains the organs o...
[term] in context of One who restrains the organs o...
[term] in context of One who restrains the organs o...
[term] in context of One who restrains the organs o...
[term] in context of One who restrains the organs o...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The criticism concerns a mismatch between outward renunciation and inward attachment. It invites honesty about intention, rather than suspicion of every person practicing restraint.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Inner craving can remain behind an appearance of restraint."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Where might outward restraint conceal an inward attachment?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse in your daily career and work life: discharge your responsibilities wholeheartedly as an act of service and social welfare, freeing your mind from selfish anxiety and burnout.