Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.8
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
ज्ञानविज्ञानतृप्तात्मा कूटस्थो विजितेन्द्रियः । युक्त इत्युच्यते योगी समलोष्टाश्मकाञ्चनः ॥८॥
jñānavijñānatṛptātmā kūṭastho vijitendriyaḥ | yukta ityucyate yogī samaloṣṭāśmakāñcanaḥ ||8||
Complete Shloka Translation
Satisfied by knowledge and realized understanding, unwavering and master of the senses, the yogi who regards earth, stone, and gold alike is called established in yoga.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ज्ञानविज्ञान | jñānavijñāna | knowledge and realized understanding |
| कूटस्थः | kūṭasthaḥ | unwavering |
| ज्ञानविज्ञानतृप्तात्मा | jñānavijñānatṛptātmā | [term] in context of Satisfied by knowledge and rea... |
| कूटस्थो | kūṭastho | [term] in context of Satisfied by knowledge and rea... |
| विजितेन्द्रियः | vijitendriyaḥ | [term] in context of Satisfied by knowledge and rea... |
| युक्त | yukta | [term] in context of Satisfied by knowledge and rea... |
| इत्युच्यते | ityucyate | [term] in context of Satisfied by knowledge and rea... |
| योगी | yogī | [term] in context of Satisfied by knowledge and rea... |
| समलोष्टाश्मकाञ्चनः | samaloṣṭāśmakāñcanaḥ | [term] in context of Satisfied by knowledge and rea... |
knowledge and realized understanding
unwavering
[term] in context of Satisfied by knowledge and rea...
[term] in context of Satisfied by knowledge and rea...
[term] in context of Satisfied by knowledge and rea...
[term] in context of Satisfied by knowledge and rea...
[term] in context of Satisfied by knowledge and rea...
[term] in context of Satisfied by knowledge and rea...
[term] in context of Satisfied by knowledge and rea...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Jnana and vijnana distinguish knowledge and realized understanding here. Equality toward materials concerns nonattachment, not their identical practical value.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Worth need not be measured only by possession or price."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What understanding has moved beyond information into lived experience?
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.