Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.13
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
समं कायशिरोग्रीवं धारयन्नचलं स्थिरः । सम्प्रेक्ष्य नासिकाग्रं स्वं दिशश्चानवलोकयन् ॥१३॥
samaṃ kāyaśirogrīvaṃ dhārayannacalaṃ sthiraḥ | samprekṣya nāsikāgraṃ svaṃ diśaścānavalokayan ||13||
Complete Shloka Translation
Keeping body, head, and neck aligned and motionless, steady, looking toward the tip of one's nose and not looking around—
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| कायशिरोग्रीवम् | kāyaśirogrīvam | body, head, and neck |
| नासिकाग्रम् | nāsikāgram | tip of the nose |
| समं | samaṃ | [term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a... |
| कायशिरोग्रीवं | kāyaśirogrīvaṃ | [term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a... |
| धारयन्नचलं | dhārayannacalaṃ | [term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a... |
| स्थिरः | sthiraḥ | [term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a... |
| सम्प्रेक्ष्य | samprekṣya | [term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a... |
| नासिकाग्रं | nāsikāgraṃ | [term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a... |
| स्वं | svaṃ | [term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a... |
| दिशश्चानवलोकयन् | diśaścānavalokayan | [term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a... |
| १३ | diśaścānavalokayan | [term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a... |
body, head, and neck
tip of the nose
[term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a...
[term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a...
[term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a...
[term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a...
[term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a...
[term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a...
[term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a...
[term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a...
[term] in context of Keeping body, head, and neck a...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This description continues into 6.14. The gaze instruction belongs to a traditional contemplative passage whose exact interpretation varies across commentaries.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Reducing distraction can give attention a steadier direction."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which distraction most often pulls you away from 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.