Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.11
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
शुचौ देशे प्रतिष्ठाप्य स्थिरमासनमात्मनः । नात्युच्छ्रितं नातिनीचं चैलाजिनकुशोत्तरम् ॥११॥
śucau deśe pratiṣṭhāpya sthiramāsanamātmanaḥ | nātyucchritaṃ nātinīcaṃ cailājinakuśottaram ||11||
Complete Shloka Translation
In a clean place, one should set up a firm seat, neither too high nor too low, with cloth, skin, and kusha grass arranged upon it.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| शुचौ देशे | śucau deśe | in a clean place |
| स्थिरमासनम् | sthiramāsanam | firm seat |
| शुचौ | śucau | [term] in context of In a clean place, one should s... |
| देशे | deśe | [term] in context of In a clean place, one should s... |
| प्रतिष्ठाप्य | pratiṣṭhāpya | [term] in context of In a clean place, one should s... |
| स्थिरमासनमात्मनः | sthiramāsanamātmanaḥ | [term] in context of In a clean place, one should s... |
| नात्युच्छ्रितं | nātyucchritaṃ | [term] in context of In a clean place, one should s... |
| नातिनीचं | nātinīcaṃ | [term] in context of In a clean place, one should s... |
| चैलाजिनकुशोत्तरम् | cailājinakuśottaram | [term] in context of In a clean place, one should s... |
| ११ | cailājinakuśottaram | [term] in context of In a clean place, one should s... |
in a clean place
firm seat
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The verse describes traditional seating materials, with cloth above skin and kusha beneath. These details belong to the historical practice context.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Order and simplicity in a setting can support focused study."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What simple preparation helps you approach study with care?
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.