Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.24
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
सङ्कल्पप्रभवान्कामांस्त्यक्त्वा सर्वानशेषतः । मनसैवेन्द्रियग्रामं विनियम्य समन्ततः ॥२४॥
saṅkalpaprabhavānkāmāṃstyaktvā sarvānaśeṣataḥ | manasaivendriyagrāmaṃ viniyamya samantataḥ ||24||
Complete Shloka Translation
Abandoning without remainder all desires born of mental constructions, and restraining the entire group of senses on every side through the mind—
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सङ्कल्पप्रभवान् | saṅkalpaprabhavān | born of mental constructions |
| इन्द्रियग्रामम् | indriyagrāmam | group of senses |
| सङ्कल्पप्रभवान्कामांस्त्यक्त्वा | saṅkalpaprabhavānkāmāṃstyaktvā | [term] in context of Abandoning without remainder a... |
| सर्वानशेषतः | sarvānaśeṣataḥ | [term] in context of Abandoning without remainder a... |
| मनसैवेन्द्रियग्रामं | manasaivendriyagrāmaṃ | [term] in context of Abandoning without remainder a... |
| विनियम्य | viniyamya | [term] in context of Abandoning without remainder a... |
| समन्ततः | samantataḥ | [term] in context of Abandoning without remainder a... |
| २४ | samantataḥ | [term] in context of Abandoning without remainder a... |
born of mental constructions
group of senses
[term] in context of Abandoning without remainder a...
[term] in context of Abandoning without remainder a...
[term] in context of Abandoning without remainder a...
[term] in context of Abandoning without remainder a...
[term] in context of Abandoning without remainder a...
[term] in context of Abandoning without remainder a...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This begins an instruction continued in 6.25. Sankalpa concerns desire-generating constructions here, not a blanket rejection of responsible planning.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Notice how repeated imagining can strengthen the pull of a desire."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which repeated imagining strengthens a desire in you?
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.