Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.47
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
योगिनामपि सर्वेषां मद्गतेनान्तरात्मना । श्रद्धावान्भजते यो मां स मे युक्ततमो मतः ॥४७॥
yogināmapi sarveṣāṃ madgatenāntarātmanā | śraddhāvānbhajate yo māṃ sa me yuktatamo mataḥ ||47||
Complete Shloka Translation
Among all yogis, the one who worships me with faith, with the inner self absorbed in me, is in my view the most fully united.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| योगिनाम् | yoginām | among all accomplished yogis |
| अपि | api | even |
| सर्वेषाम् | sarveṣām | of all diverse categories |
| मत्-गतेन | mat-gatena | absorbed wholeheartedly in Me |
| अन्तः-आत्मना | antaḥ-ātmanā | with the innermost heart and soul |
| श्रद्धावान् | śraddhāvān | endowed with unwavering devotion and loving faith |
| भजते | bhajate | worships and meditates upon |
| यः | yaḥ | whoever |
| माम् | mām | Me, the Supreme Beloved |
| सः | saḥ | he alone |
| मे | me | by Me |
| युक्त-तमः | yukta-tamaḥ | the most united and supreme in Yoga |
| मतः | mataḥ | is considered and acknowledged |
among all accomplished yogis
even
of all diverse categories
absorbed wholeheartedly in Me
with the innermost heart and soul
endowed with unwavering devotion and loving faith
worships and meditates upon
whoever
Me, the Supreme Beloved
he alone
by Me
the most united and supreme in Yoga
is considered and acknowledged
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna closes by giving devotion a central place within yoga. This prepares the following chapter's teaching of knowing and taking refuge in him.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Faith and inward dedication give spiritual practice a personal center."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What inward dedication gives your practice a lasting center?
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.