Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.41
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
प्राप्य पुण्यकृतां लोकानुषित्वा शाश्वतीः समाः । शुचीनां श्रीमतां गेहे योगभ्रष्टोऽभिजायते ॥४१॥
prāpya puṇyakṛtāṃ lokānuṣitvā śāśvatīḥ samāḥ | śucīnāṃ śrīmatāṃ gehe yogabhraṣṭo'bhijāyate ||41||
Complete Shloka Translation
Having reached the worlds of the virtuous and lived there for long years, the one fallen from yoga is born in a household of the pure and prosperous.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| योगभ्रष्टः | yogabhraṣṭaḥ | one fallen from yoga |
| शुचीनाम् | śucīnām | of the pure in conduct |
| प्राप्य | prāpya | [term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t... |
| पुण्यकृतां | puṇyakṛtāṃ | [term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t... |
| लोकानुषित्वा | lokānuṣitvā | [term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t... |
| शाश्वतीः | śāśvatīḥ | [term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t... |
| समाः | samāḥ | [term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t... |
| शुचीनां | śucīnāṃ | [term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t... |
| श्रीमतां | śrīmatāṃ | [term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t... |
| गेहे | gehe | [term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t... |
| योगभ्रष्टोऽभिजायते | yogabhraṣṭo'bhijāyate | [term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t... |
| ४१ | yogabhraṣṭo'bhijāyate | [term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t... |
one fallen from yoga
of the pure in conduct
[term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t...
[term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t...
[term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t...
[term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t...
[term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t...
[term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t...
[term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t...
[term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t...
[term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t...
[term] in context of Having reached the worlds of t...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This account belongs to the chapter's religious teaching of rebirth. Prosperity describes a setting for renewed practice, not proof of moral superiority in this life.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Supportive conditions can help interrupted learning begin again."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What conditions could support renewed learning without judging others by status?
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.