Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.9
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
सुहृन्मित्रार्युदासीनमध्यस्थद्वेष्यबन्धुषु । साधुष्वपि च पापेषु समबुद्धिर्विशिष्यते ॥९॥
suhṛnmitrāryudāsīnamadhyasthadveṣyabandhuṣu | sādhuṣvapi ca pāpeṣu samabuddhirviśiṣyate ||9||
Complete Shloka Translation
One whose understanding is equal toward well-wishers, friends, enemies, the indifferent, mediators, the disliked, relatives, the good, and wrongdoers is especially excellent.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| मध्यस्थ | madhyastha | mediator |
| समबुद्धिः | samabuddhiḥ | equal understanding |
| सुहृन्मित्रार्युदासीनमध्यस्थद्वेष्यबन्धुषु | suhṛnmitrāryudāsīnamadhyasthadveṣyabandhuṣu | [term] in context of One whose understanding is equ... |
| साधुष्वपि | sādhuṣvapi | [term] in context of One whose understanding is equ... |
| पापेषु | ca | [term] in context of One whose understanding is equ... |
| समबुद्धिर्विशिष्यते | pāpeṣu | [term] in context of One whose understanding is equ... |
mediator
equal understanding
[term] in context of One whose understanding is equ...
[term] in context of One whose understanding is equ...
[term] in context of One whose understanding is equ...
[term] in context of One whose understanding is equ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Equal understanding extends beyond agreeable relationships. It does not require treating harmful conduct as harmless or abandoning prudent boundaries.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Fairness requires noticing how personal loyalties shape judgment."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which personal loyalty may be making a judgment less fair?
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.