Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.19
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यथा दीपो निवातस्थो नेङ्गते सोपमा स्मृता । योगिनो यतचित्तस्य युञ्जतो योगमात्मनः ॥१९॥
yathā dīpo nivātastho neṅgate sopamā smṛtā | yogino yatacittasya yuñjato yogamātmanaḥ ||19||
Complete Shloka Translation
A lamp in a windless place does not flicker: this is the comparison used for the yogi of restrained mind practicing yoga of the self.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| दीपः | dīpaḥ | lamp |
| निवातस्थः | nivātasthaḥ | in a windless place |
| यथा | yathā | [term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe... |
| दीपो | dīpo | [term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe... |
| निवातस्थो | nivātastho | [term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe... |
| नेङ्गते | neṅgate | [term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe... |
| सोपमा | sopamā | [term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe... |
| स्मृता | smṛtā | [term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe... |
| योगिनो | yogino | [term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe... |
| यतचित्तस्य | yatacittasya | [term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe... |
| युञ्जतो | yuñjato | [term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe... |
| योगमात्मनः | yogamātmanaḥ | [term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe... |
| १९ | yogamātmanaḥ | [term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe... |
lamp
in a windless place
[term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe...
[term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe...
[term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe...
[term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe...
[term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe...
[term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe...
[term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe...
[term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe...
[term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe...
[term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe...
[term] in context of A lamp in a windless place doe...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The still flame illustrates collected attention. It is a comparison for the mind's condition, not a demand that ordinary life contain no change.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"The lamp offers an image of attention sheltered from needless disturbance."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What unnecessary disturbance could you remove from focused work?
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.