Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.29
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
सर्वभूतस्थमात्मानं सर्वभूतानि चात्मनि । ईक्षते योगयुक्तात्मा सर्वत्र समदर्शनः ॥२९॥
sarvabhūtasthamātmānaṃ sarvabhūtāni cātmani | īkṣate yogayuktātmā sarvatra samadarśanaḥ ||29||
Complete Shloka Translation
The person united in yoga and seeing equally everywhere sees the self dwelling in all beings and all beings in the self.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सर्वभूतस्थम् | sarvabhūtastham | dwelling in all beings |
| समदर्शनः | samadarśanaḥ | of equal vision |
| सर्वभूतस्थमात्मानं | sarvabhūtasthamātmānaṃ | [term] in context of The person united in yoga and ... |
| सर्वभूतानि | sarvabhūtāni | [term] in context of The person united in yoga and ... |
| चात्मनि | cātmani | [term] in context of The person united in yoga and ... |
| ईक्षते | īkṣate | [term] in context of The person united in yoga and ... |
| योगयुक्तात्मा | yogayuktātmā | [term] in context of The person united in yoga and ... |
| सर्वत्र | sarvatra | [term] in context of The person united in yoga and ... |
| २९ | samadarśanaḥ | [term] in context of The person united in yoga and ... |
dwelling in all beings
of equal vision
[term] in context of The person united in yoga and ...
[term] in context of The person united in yoga and ...
[term] in context of The person united in yoga and ...
[term] in context of The person united in yoga and ...
[term] in context of The person united in yoga and ...
[term] in context of The person united in yoga and ...
[term] in context of The person united in yoga and ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Equal vision emerges from contemplation rather than remaining a slogan. Traditions differ in explaining the relation of the self and all beings.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"A wider view of shared existence can deepen care beyond personal preference."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Where could a wider view of others deepen your care?
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.