Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.15
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
युञ्जन्नेवं सदात्मानं योगी नियतमानसः । शान्तिं निर्वाणपरमां मत्संस्थामधिगच्छति ॥१५॥
yuñjannevaṃ sadātmānaṃ yogī niyatamānasaḥ | śāntiṃ nirvāṇaparamāṃ matsaṃsthāmadhigacchati ||15||
Complete Shloka Translation
Continually practicing in this way with mind disciplined, the yogi attains peace culminating in liberation and abiding in me.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| नियतमानसः | niyatamānasaḥ | with disciplined mind |
| मत्संस्थाम् | matsaṃsthām | abiding in me |
| युञ्जन्नेवं | yuñjannevaṃ | [term] in context of Continually practicing in this... |
| सदात्मानं | sadātmānaṃ | [term] in context of Continually practicing in this... |
| योगी | yogī | [term] in context of Continually practicing in this... |
| शान्तिं | śāntiṃ | [term] in context of Continually practicing in this... |
| निर्वाणपरमां | nirvāṇaparamāṃ | [term] in context of Continually practicing in this... |
| मत्संस्थामधिगच्छति | matsaṃsthāmadhigacchati | [term] in context of Continually practicing in this... |
| १५ | matsaṃsthāmadhigacchati | [term] in context of Continually practicing in this... |
with disciplined mind
abiding in me
[term] in context of Continually practicing in this...
[term] in context of Continually practicing in this...
[term] in context of Continually practicing in this...
[term] in context of Continually practicing in this...
[term] in context of Continually practicing in this...
[term] in context of Continually practicing in this...
[term] in context of Continually practicing in this...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna connects the discipline of 6.10–6.14 with liberating peace. Nirvana and abiding in Krishna receive further philosophical explanation within each tradition.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Sustained practice asks for continuity as well as an inspiring beginning."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What would help you sustain a practice after its first enthusiasm fades?
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.