Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.45
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
प्रयत्नाद्यतमानस्तु योगी संशुद्धकिल्बिषः । अनेकजन्मसंसिद्धस्ततो याति परां गतिम् ॥४५॥
prayatnādyatamānastu yogī saṃśuddhakilbiṣaḥ | anekajanmasaṃsiddhastato yāti parāṃ gatim ||45||
Complete Shloka Translation
But the yogi striving earnestly, purified of faults and perfected through many births, then reaches the highest destination.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| प्रयत्नात् | prayatnāt | through earnest effort |
| परां गतिम् | parāṃ gatim | highest destination |
| प्रयत्नाद्यतमानस्तु | prayatnādyatamānastu | [term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl... |
| योगी | yogī | [term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl... |
| संशुद्धकिल्बिषः | saṃśuddhakilbiṣaḥ | [term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl... |
| अनेकजन्मसंसिद्धस्ततो | anekajanmasaṃsiddhastato | [term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl... |
| याति | yāti | [term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl... |
| परां | parāṃ | [term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl... |
| गतिम् | gatim | [term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl... |
| ४५ | gatim | [term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl... |
through earnest effort
highest destination
[term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl...
[term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl...
[term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl...
[term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl...
[term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl...
[term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl...
[term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl...
[term] in context of But the yogi striving earnestl...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna joins the support of former practice with present effort. The conclusion remains within the religious account of progress through many births.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Continuing effort gives unfinished practice a direction toward maturity."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What continuing effort would help your practice mature?
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.