Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.46
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
तपस्विभ्योऽधिको योगी ज्ञानिभ्योऽपि मतोऽधिकः । कर्मिभ्यश्चाधिको योगी तस्माद्योगी भवार्जुन ॥४६॥
tapasvibhyo'dhiko yogī jñānibhyo'pi mato'dhikaḥ | karmibhyaścādhiko yogī tasmādyogī bhavārjuna ||46||
Complete Shloka Translation
The yogi is considered greater than ascetics, greater even than those of knowledge, and greater than those devoted to action. Therefore become a yogi, Arjuna.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| तपस्विभ्यः | tapasvibhyaḥ | than ascetics |
| योगी भव | yogī bhava | become a yogi |
| तपस्विभ्योऽधिको | tapasvibhyo'dhiko | [term] in context of The yogi is considered greater... |
| योगी | yogī | [term] in context of The yogi is considered greater... |
| ज्ञानिभ्योऽपि | jñānibhyo'pi | [term] in context of The yogi is considered greater... |
| मतोऽधिकः | mato'dhikaḥ | [term] in context of The yogi is considered greater... |
| कर्मिभ्यश्चाधिको | karmibhyaścādhiko | [term] in context of The yogi is considered greater... |
| तस्माद्योगी | tasmādyogī | [term] in context of The yogi is considered greater... |
| भवार्जुन | bhavārjuna | [term] in context of The yogi is considered greater... |
| ४६ | bhavārjuna | [term] in context of The yogi is considered greater... |
than ascetics
become a yogi
[term] in context of The yogi is considered greater...
[term] in context of The yogi is considered greater...
[term] in context of The yogi is considered greater...
[term] in context of The yogi is considered greater...
[term] in context of The yogi is considered greater...
[term] in context of The yogi is considered greater...
[term] in context of The yogi is considered greater...
[term] in context of The yogi is considered greater...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The comparison praises yoga's integrated realization. Jnanin is commonly explained here as learned in texts, distinguishing that learning from the yogi's realized understanding.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Seek a practice that integrates discipline and understanding."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How could you integrate learning with disciplined practice?
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.