Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.42
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
अथवा योगिनामेव कुले भवति धीमताम् । एतद्धि दुर्लभतरं लोके जन्म यदीदृशम् ॥४२॥
athavā yogināmeva kule bhavati dhīmatām | etaddhi durlabhataraṃ loke janma yadīdṛśam ||42||
Complete Shloka Translation
Or such a person is born into the family of wise yogis. A birth like this is indeed even rarer in the world.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| धीमताम् | dhīmatām | of the wise |
| दुर्लभतरम् | durlabhataram | even rarer |
| अथवा | athavā | [term] in context of Or such a person is born into ... |
| योगिनामेव | yogināmeva | [term] in context of Or such a person is born into ... |
| कुले | kule | [term] in context of Or such a person is born into ... |
| भवति | bhavati | [term] in context of Or such a person is born into ... |
| एतद्धि | etaddhi | [term] in context of Or such a person is born into ... |
| दुर्लभतरं | durlabhataraṃ | [term] in context of Or such a person is born into ... |
| लोके | loke | [term] in context of Or such a person is born into ... |
| जन्म | janma | [term] in context of Or such a person is born into ... |
| यदीदृशम् | yadīdṛśam | [term] in context of Or such a person is born into ... |
| ४२ | yadīdṛśam | [term] in context of Or such a person is born into ... |
of the wise
even rarer
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna gives another possible setting for renewed spiritual effort. The rarity concerns favorable learning circumstances within the rebirth account.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"A setting rich in understanding can nourish continuing practice."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Who helps create a setting where understanding can grow?
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.