Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.2
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यं संन्यासमिति प्राहुर्योगं तं विद्धि पाण्डव । न ह्यसंन्यस्तसङ्कल्पो योगी भवति कश्चन ॥२॥
yaṃ saṃnyāsamiti prāhuryogaṃ taṃ viddhi pāṇḍava | na hyasaṃnyastasaṅkalpo yogī bhavati kaścana ||2||
Complete Shloka Translation
Know what is called renunciation to be yoga, Pandava. No one becomes a yogi without relinquishing desire-driven intentions.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सङ्कल्प | saṅkalpa | desire-driven intention here |
| संन्यास | saṃnyāsa | renunciation |
| यं | yaṃ | [term] in context of Know what is called renunciati... |
| संन्यासमिति | saṃnyāsamiti | [term] in context of Know what is called renunciati... |
| प्राहुर्योगं | prāhuryogaṃ | [term] in context of Know what is called renunciati... |
| तं | taṃ | [term] in context of Know what is called renunciati... |
| विद्धि | viddhi | [term] in context of Know what is called renunciati... |
| पाण्डव | pāṇḍava | [term] in context of Know what is called renunciati... |
| ह्यसंन्यस्तसङ्कल्पो | na | [term] in context of Know what is called renunciati... |
| योगी | hyasaṃnyastasaṅkalpo | [term] in context of Know what is called renunciati... |
| भवति | yogī | [term] in context of Know what is called renunciati... |
| कश्चन | bhavati | [term] in context of Know what is called renunciati... |
desire-driven intention here
renunciation
[term] in context of Know what is called renunciati...
[term] in context of Know what is called renunciati...
[term] in context of Know what is called renunciati...
[term] in context of Know what is called renunciati...
[term] in context of Know what is called renunciati...
[term] in context of Know what is called renunciati...
[term] in context of Know what is called renunciati...
[term] in context of Know what is called renunciati...
[term] in context of Know what is called renunciati...
[term] in context of Know what is called renunciati...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Sankalpa is read here as desire-oriented intention. Renouncing it does not forbid practical planning or purposeful effort.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Examine the craving beneath an intention while retaining thoughtful responsibility."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What craving may be shaping an otherwise useful intention?
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.