Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.28
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
युञ्जन्नेवं सदात्मानं योगी विगतकल्मषः । सुखेन ब्रह्मसंस्पर्शमत्यन्तं सुखमश्नुते ॥२८॥
yuñjannevaṃ sadātmānaṃ yogī vigatakalmaṣaḥ | sukhena brahmasaṃsparśamatyantaṃ sukhamaśnute ||28||
Complete Shloka Translation
Continually practicing in this way, the yogi free from impurity easily experiences boundless happiness through contact with Brahman.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ब्रह्मसंस्पर्शम् | brahmasaṃsparśam | contact or communion with Brahman |
| अत्यन्तं सुखम् | atyantaṃ sukham | boundless happiness |
| युञ्जन्नेवं | yuñjannevaṃ | [term] in context of Continually practicing in this... |
| सदात्मानं | sadātmānaṃ | [term] in context of Continually practicing in this... |
| योगी | yogī | [term] in context of Continually practicing in this... |
| विगतकल्मषः | vigatakalmaṣaḥ | [term] in context of Continually practicing in this... |
| सुखेन | sukhena | [term] in context of Continually practicing in this... |
| ब्रह्मसंस्पर्शमत्यन्तं | brahmasaṃsparśamatyantaṃ | [term] in context of Continually practicing in this... |
| सुखमश्नुते | sukhamaśnute | [term] in context of Continually practicing in this... |
| २८ | sukhamaśnute | [term] in context of Continually practicing in this... |
contact or communion with Brahman
boundless happiness
[term] in context of Continually practicing in this...
[term] in context of Continually practicing in this...
[term] in context of Continually practicing in this...
[term] in context of Continually practicing in this...
[term] in context of Continually practicing in this...
[term] in context of Continually practicing in this...
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Brahma-samsparsha is spiritual contact or communion, not physical touch. The verse continues the culmination of inward practice described in 6.27.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Continuity lets understanding become more deeply integrated."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can continuity deepen a worthwhile practice?
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.