Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.39
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(Arjuna said)
एतन्मे संशयं कृष्ण छेत्तुमर्हस्यशेषतः । त्वदन्यः संशयस्यास्य छेत्ता न ह्युपपद्यते ॥३९॥
etanme saṃśayaṃ kṛṣṇa chettumarhasyaśeṣataḥ | tvadanyaḥ saṃśayasyāsya chettā na hyupapadyate ||39||
Complete Shloka Translation
Krishna, you should dispel this doubt of mine completely. No one other than you can resolve it.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| संशयम् | saṃśayam | doubt |
| छेत्तुम् | chettum | to cut or dispel |
| एतन्मे | etanme | [term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi... |
| संशयं | saṃśayaṃ | [term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi... |
| कृष्ण | kṛṣṇa | [term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi... |
| छेत्तुमर्हस्यशेषतः | chettumarhasyaśeṣataḥ | [term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi... |
| त्वदन्यः | tvadanyaḥ | [term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi... |
| संशयस्यास्य | saṃśayasyāsya | [term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi... |
| छेत्ता | chettā | [term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi... |
| ह्युपपद्यते | na | [term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi... |
| ३९ | hyupapadyate | [term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi... |
doubt
to cut or dispel
[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...
[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...
[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...
[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...
[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...
[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...
[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...
[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...
[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Arjuna directly seeks resolution of the doubt about unfinished practice. His trust in Krishna accompanies inquiry rather than silence.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Asking for clarification can be an act of trust."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What question could you ask from a place of trust?
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.