Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.10
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
योगी युञ्जीत सततमात्मानं रहसि स्थितः । एकाकी यतचित्तात्मा निराशीरपरिग्रहः ॥१०॥
yogī yuñjīta satatamātmānaṃ rahasi sthitaḥ | ekākī yatacittātmā nirāśīraparigrahaḥ ||10||
Complete Shloka Translation
The yogi should continually practice inward discipline in seclusion, alone, with mind and self restrained, without expectations or possessive accumulation.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| रहसि | rahasi | in seclusion |
| अपरिग्रहः | aparigrahaḥ | without possessive accumulation |
| योगी | yogī | [term] in context of The yogi should continually pr... |
| युञ्जीत | yuñjīta | [term] in context of The yogi should continually pr... |
| सततमात्मानं | satatamātmānaṃ | [term] in context of The yogi should continually pr... |
| स्थितः | sthitaḥ | [term] in context of The yogi should continually pr... |
| एकाकी | ekākī | [term] in context of The yogi should continually pr... |
| यतचित्तात्मा | yatacittātmā | [term] in context of The yogi should continually pr... |
| निराशीरपरिग्रहः | nirāśīraparigrahaḥ | [term] in context of The yogi should continually pr... |
| १० | nirāśīraparigrahaḥ | [term] in context of The yogi should continually pr... |
in seclusion
without possessive accumulation
[term] in context of The yogi should continually pr...
[term] in context of The yogi should continually pr...
[term] in context of The yogi should continually pr...
[term] in context of The yogi should continually pr...
[term] in context of The yogi should continually pr...
[term] in context of The yogi should continually pr...
[term] in context of The yogi should continually pr...
[term] in context of The yogi should continually pr...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna introduces the setting for contemplative practice. Seclusion supports this discipline; it is not a command to abandon all relationships.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"A quiet setting can help us notice the state of our attention."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What quiet setting would support attentive study?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to master mental clarity and resilience: when your mind wanders into anxiety or distraction, gently bring it back without judgment, maintaining balance in food, sleep, work, and mindful reflection.