Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.4
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यदा हि नेन्द्रियार्थेषु न कर्मस्वनुषज्जते । सर्वसङ्कल्पसंन्यासी योगारूढस्तदोच्यते ॥४॥
yadā hi nendriyārtheṣu na karmasvanuṣajjate | sarvasaṅkalpasaṃnyāsī yogārūḍhastadocyate ||4||
Complete Shloka Translation
When one clings neither to sense objects nor to actions and has renounced all desire-driven intentions, one is said to be established in yoga.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अनुषज्जते | anuṣajjate | clings |
| योगारूढः | yogārūḍhaḥ | established in yoga |
| यदा | yadā | [term] in context of When one clings neither to sen... |
| हि | hi | [term] in context of When one clings neither to sen... |
| नेन्द्रियार्थेषु | nendriyārtheṣu | [term] in context of When one clings neither to sen... |
| कर्मस्वनुषज्जते | na | [term] in context of When one clings neither to sen... |
| सर्वसङ्कल्पसंन्यासी | karmasvanuṣajjate | [term] in context of When one clings neither to sen... |
| योगारूढस्तदोच्यते | sarvasaṅkalpasaṃnyāsī | [term] in context of When one clings neither to sen... |
clings
established in yoga
[term] in context of When one clings neither to sen...
[term] in context of When one clings neither to sen...
[term] in context of When one clings neither to sen...
[term] in context of When one clings neither to sen...
[term] in context of When one clings neither to sen...
[term] in context of When one clings neither to sen...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Established yoga is characterized by nonattachment. The verse describes freedom from clinging, not simply the absence of sensory experience or work.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Consider whether effort is guided by purpose or by clinging."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Where is clinging taking the place of purposeful effort?
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.