Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.43
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
तत्र तं बुद्धिसंयोगं लभते पौर्वदेहिकम् । यतते च ततो भूयः संसिद्धौ कुरुनन्दन ॥४३॥
tatra taṃ buddhisaṃyogaṃ labhate paurvadehikam | yatate ca tato bhūyaḥ saṃsiddhau kurunandana ||43||
Complete Shloka Translation
There one regains the connection with understanding from the former body and strives again toward perfection, descendant of the Kurus.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| पौर्वदेहिकम् | paurvadehikam | from the former body |
| बुद्धिसंयोगम् | buddhisaṃyogam | connection with understanding |
| तत्र | tatra | [term] in context of There one regains the connecti... |
| तं | taṃ | [term] in context of There one regains the connecti... |
| बुद्धिसंयोगं | buddhisaṃyogaṃ | [term] in context of There one regains the connecti... |
| लभते | labhate | [term] in context of There one regains the connecti... |
| यतते | yatate | [term] in context of There one regains the connecti... |
| ततो | ca | [term] in context of There one regains the connecti... |
| भूयः | tato | [term] in context of There one regains the connecti... |
| संसिद्धौ | bhūyaḥ | [term] in context of There one regains the connecti... |
| कुरुनन्दन | saṃsiddhau | [term] in context of There one regains the connecti... |
| ४३ | kurunandana | [term] in context of There one regains the connecti... |
from the former body
connection with understanding
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Continuity of understanding is explained across lives in this passage. The editorial reflection applies the image to interrupted learning without claiming that the two are identical.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Earlier learning can support renewed effort after an interruption."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What earlier learning could help you begin again?
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.