Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.32
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
आत्मौपम्येन सर्वत्र समं पश्यति योऽर्जुन । सुखं वा यदि वा दुःखं स योगी परमो मतः ॥३२॥
ātmaupamyena sarvatra samaṃ paśyati yo'rjuna | sukhaṃ vā yadi vā duḥkhaṃ sa yogī paramo mataḥ ||32||
Complete Shloka Translation
One who, by comparison with oneself, sees pleasure and pain equally everywhere is regarded as the highest yogi, Arjuna.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| आत्मौपम्येन | ātmaupamyena | by comparison with oneself |
| परमः | paramaḥ | highest |
| सर्वत्र | sarvatra | [term] in context of One who, by comparison with on... |
| समं | samaṃ | [term] in context of One who, by comparison with on... |
| पश्यति | paśyati | [term] in context of One who, by comparison with on... |
| योऽर्जुन | yo'rjuna | [term] in context of One who, by comparison with on... |
| सुखं | sukhaṃ | [term] in context of One who, by comparison with on... |
| वा | vā | [term] in context of One who, by comparison with on... |
| यदि | yadi | [term] in context of One who, by comparison with on... |
| दुःखं | duḥkhaṃ | [term] in context of One who, by comparison with on... |
| योगी | sa | [term] in context of One who, by comparison with on... |
| परमो | yogī | [term] in context of One who, by comparison with on... |
| मतः | paramo | [term] in context of One who, by comparison with on... |
| ३२ | mataḥ | [term] in context of One who, by comparison with on... |
by comparison with oneself
highest
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[term] in context of One who, by comparison with on...
[term] in context of One who, by comparison with on...
[term] in context of One who, by comparison with on...
[term] in context of One who, by comparison with on...
[term] in context of One who, by comparison with on...
[term] in context of One who, by comparison with on...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Atmaupamya introduces comparison with oneself into equal vision. It connects spiritual realization with sensitivity to the experiences of others.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Recognizing another's pain as meaningful as your own can deepen compassion."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Whose difficulty could you consider with the care you give your own?
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.