Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.21
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
सुखमात्यन्तिकं यत्तद्बुद्धिग्राह्यमतीन्द्रियम् । वेत्ति यत्र न चैवायं स्थितश्चलति तत्त्वतः ॥२१॥
sukhamātyantikaṃ yattadbuddhigrāhyamatīndriyam | vetti yatra na caivāyaṃ sthitaścalati tattvataḥ ||21||
Complete Shloka Translation
Where one knows that ultimate happiness, grasped by understanding and beyond the senses, and, established there, does not depart from truth—
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| बुद्धिग्राह्यम् | buddhigrāhyam | grasped by understanding |
| अतीन्द्रियम् | atīndriyam | beyond the senses |
| सुखमात्यन्तिकं | sukhamātyantikaṃ | [term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ... |
| यत्तद्बुद्धिग्राह्यमतीन्द्रियम् | yattadbuddhigrāhyamatīndriyam | [term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ... |
| वेत्ति | vetti | [term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ... |
| यत्र | yatra | [term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ... |
| चैवायं | na | [term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ... |
| स्थितश्चलति | caivāyaṃ | [term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ... |
| तत्त्वतः | sthitaścalati | [term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ... |
| २१ | tattvataḥ | [term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ... |
grasped by understanding
beyond the senses
[term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ...
[term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ...
[term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ...
[term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ...
[term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ...
[term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ...
[term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ...
[term] in context of Where one knows that ultimate ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This continues 6.20 with a happiness beyond sense contact. Buddhigrahya points to discerned understanding, with its nature explained differently by philosophical schools.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Not every form of fulfillment depends on fresh sensory stimulation."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which forms of fulfillment do not depend on fresh stimulation?
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.