Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.31
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
सर्वभूतस्थितं यो मां भजत्येकत्वमास्थितः । सर्वथा वर्तमानोऽपि स योगी मयि वर्तते ॥३१॥
sarvabhūtasthitaṃ yo māṃ bhajatyekatvamāsthitaḥ | sarvathā vartamāno'pi sa yogī mayi vartate ||31||
Complete Shloka Translation
The yogi who worships me dwelling in all beings, established in unity, lives in me whatever the manner of living.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| एकत्वम् | ekatvam | unity |
| भजति | bhajati | worships or devotes oneself |
| सर्वभूतस्थितं | sarvabhūtasthitaṃ | [term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell... |
| यो | yo | [term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell... |
| मां | māṃ | [term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell... |
| भजत्येकत्वमास्थितः | bhajatyekatvamāsthitaḥ | [term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell... |
| सर्वथा | sarvathā | [term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell... |
| वर्तमानोऽपि | vartamāno'pi | [term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell... |
| योगी | sa | [term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell... |
| मयि | yogī | [term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell... |
| वर्तते | mayi | [term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell... |
| ३१ | vartate | [term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell... |
unity
worships or devotes oneself
[term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell...
[term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell...
[term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell...
[term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell...
[term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell...
[term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell...
[term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell...
[term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell...
[term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell...
[term] in context of The yogi who worships me dwell...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Unity and worship are joined rather than separated. Whatever the manner of living describes sustained realization, not permission for arbitrary harmful conduct.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Devotion can inform conduct across the ordinary settings of life."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How could devotion inform an ordinary responsibility?
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.