Chapter 2, Verse 65
Part of 2: Sānkhya Yog — सांख्ययोगप्रसादे सर्वदुःखानां हानिरस्योपजायते। प्रसन्नचेतसो ह्याशु बुद्धिः पर्यवतिष्ठते॥
Transliteration
prasāde sarva-duḥkhānāṁ hānir asyopajāyate prasanna-chetaso hyāśhu buddhiḥ paryavatiṣhṭhate
Meaning
In that peace, all pains are destroyed; for the intellect of the tranquil-minded soon becomes steady.
Word-by-word meaning
prasāde — by divine gracesarva — allduḥkhānām — of sorrowshāniḥ — destructionasya — hisupajāyate — comesprasanna-chetasaḥ — with a tranquil mindhi — indeedāśhu — soonbuddhiḥ — intellectparyavatiṣhṭhate — becomes firmly established
Commentary
When the mental peace is attained, there is no hankering after senseobjects. The Yogi has perfect mastery over his reason. The intellect abides in the Self. It is ite steady. The miseries of the body and the mind come to an end.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 65?▼
In that peace, all pains are destroyed; for the intellect of the tranquil-minded soon becomes steady.
Which chapter and verse of the Bhagavad Gita is this?▼
This is verse 65 of Chapter 2 (Sānkhya Yog — Transcendental Knowledge) of the Bhagavad Gita, a scripture of 18 chapters and 700 verses spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna.