Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.23
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
तं विद्याद्दुःखसंयोगवियोगं योगसंज्ञितम् । स निश्चयेन योक्तव्यो योगोऽनिर्विण्णचेतसा ॥२३॥
taṃ vidyādduḥkhasaṃyogaviyogaṃ yogasaṃjñitam | sa niścayena yoktavyo yogo'nirviṇṇacetasā ||23||
Complete Shloka Translation
Know this separation from union with suffering as yoga. This yoga should be practiced with determination and an undiscouraged mind.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| दुःखसंयोगवियोगम् | duḥkhasaṃyogaviyogam | separation from union with suffering |
| निश्चयेन | niścayena | with determination |
| तं | taṃ | [term] in context of Know this separation from unio... |
| विद्याद्दुःखसंयोगवियोगं | vidyādduḥkhasaṃyogaviyogaṃ | [term] in context of Know this separation from unio... |
| योगसंज्ञितम् | yogasaṃjñitam | [term] in context of Know this separation from unio... |
| योक्तव्यो | niścayena | [term] in context of Know this separation from unio... |
| योगोऽनिर्विण्णचेतसा | yoktavyo | [term] in context of Know this separation from unio... |
| २३ | yogo'nirviṇṇacetasā | [term] in context of Know this separation from unio... |
separation from union with suffering
with determination
[term] in context of Know this separation from unio...
[term] in context of Know this separation from unio...
[term] in context of Know this separation from unio...
[term] in context of Know this separation from unio...
[term] in context of Know this separation from unio...
[term] in context of Know this separation from unio...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This completes the account of 6.20–6.22 by defining yoga through release from suffering. Krishna then emphasizes sustained effort without despondency.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Determination can coexist with patience when progress feels slow."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How could determination and patience support each other?
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.