Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.7
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
जितात्मनः प्रशान्तस्य परमात्मा समाहितः । शीतोष्णसुखदुःखेषु तथा मानापमानयोः ॥७॥
jitātmanaḥ praśāntasya paramātmā samāhitaḥ | śītoṣṇasukhaduḥkheṣu tathā mānāpamānayoḥ ||7||
Complete Shloka Translation
For the self-mastered and tranquil person, the supreme Self is established; there is steadiness amid cold and heat, pleasure and pain, honor and dishonor.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| प्रशान्तस्य | praśāntasya | of the tranquil one |
| समाहितः | samāhitaḥ | established or collected |
| जितात्मनः | jitātmanaḥ | [term] in context of For the self-mastered and tran... |
| परमात्मा | paramātmā | [term] in context of For the self-mastered and tran... |
| शीतोष्णसुखदुःखेषु | śītoṣṇasukhaduḥkheṣu | [term] in context of For the self-mastered and tran... |
| तथा | tathā | [term] in context of For the self-mastered and tran... |
| मानापमानयोः | mānāpamānayoḥ | [term] in context of For the self-mastered and tran... |
of the tranquil one
established or collected
[term] in context of For the self-mastered and tran...
[term] in context of For the self-mastered and tran...
[term] in context of For the self-mastered and tran...
[term] in context of For the self-mastered and tran...
[term] in context of For the self-mastered and tran...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Paramatma and samahita receive differing philosophical explanations. The paired conditions emphasize composure rather than denial of bodily needs.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Steadiness can lessen the hold of praise, blame, and changing conditions."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How do praise and blame affect the steadiness of your judgment?
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.