Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.14
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
प्रशान्तात्मा विगतभीर्ब्रह्मचारिव्रते स्थितः । मनः संयम्य मच्चित्तो युक्त आसीत मत्परः ॥१४॥
praśāntātmā vigatabhīrbrahmacārivrate sthitaḥ | manaḥ saṃyamya maccitto yukta āsīta matparaḥ ||14||
Complete Shloka Translation
Peaceful within, free from fear, established in the vow of brahmacharya, with mind restrained and fixed on me, one should sit in yoga, taking me as supreme.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ब्रह्मचारिव्रते | brahmacārivrate | in the vow of brahmacharya |
| मत्परः | matparaḥ | taking me as supreme |
| प्रशान्तात्मा | praśāntātmā | [term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea... |
| विगतभीर्ब्रह्मचारिव्रते | vigatabhīrbrahmacārivrate | [term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea... |
| स्थितः | sthitaḥ | [term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea... |
| मनः | manaḥ | [term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea... |
| संयम्य | saṃyamya | [term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea... |
| मच्चित्तो | maccitto | [term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea... |
| युक्त | yukta | [term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea... |
| आसीत | āsīta | [term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea... |
| १४ | matparaḥ | [term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea... |
in the vow of brahmacharya
taking me as supreme
[term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea...
[term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea...
[term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea...
[term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea...
[term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea...
[term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea...
[term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea...
[term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea...
[term] in context of Peaceful within, free from fea...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This completes 6.13 by adding restraint, brahmacharya, and devotion to Krishna. Contemplation is presented as an ethical and spiritual orientation, not posture alone.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"A clear inward aim gives discipline a direction beyond technique."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What inward aim gives your practice meaning?
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.