Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.3
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
आरुरुक्षोर्मुनेर्योगं कर्म कारणमुच्यते । योगारूढस्य तस्यैव शमः कारणमुच्यते ॥३॥
ārurukṣormuneryogaṃ karma kāraṇamucyate | yogārūḍhasya tasyaiva śamaḥ kāraṇamucyate ||3||
Complete Shloka Translation
For the sage wishing to ascend to yoga, action is said to be the means. For that same sage established in yoga, tranquility is said to be the means.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| आरुरुक्षोः | ārurukṣoḥ | of one wishing to ascend |
| शमः | śamaḥ | quieting or cessation |
| आरुरुक्षोर्मुनेर्योगं | ārurukṣormuneryogaṃ | [term] in context of For the sage wishing to ascend... |
| कर्म | karma | [term] in context of For the sage wishing to ascend... |
| कारणमुच्यते | kāraṇamucyate | [term] in context of For the sage wishing to ascend... |
| योगारूढस्य | yogārūḍhasya | [term] in context of For the sage wishing to ascend... |
| तस्यैव | tasyaiva | [term] in context of For the sage wishing to ascend... |
of one wishing to ascend
quieting or cessation
[term] in context of For the sage wishing to ascend...
[term] in context of For the sage wishing to ascend...
[term] in context of For the sage wishing to ascend...
[term] in context of For the sage wishing to ascend...
[term] in context of For the sage wishing to ascend...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna distinguishes stages of practice. Shama includes quieting or cessation, with its precise relation to action explained differently by traditions.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"The discipline that helps us begin may differ from what supports maturity."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What kind of discipline fits your present stage of learning?
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.