Chapter 6, Verse 15
Part of 6: Dhyān Yog — ध्यानयोगयुञ्जन्नेवं सदाऽऽत्मानं योगी नियतमानसः। शान्तिं निर्वाणपरमां मत्संस्थामधिगच्छति॥
Transliteration
yuñjann evaṁ sadātmānaṁ yogī niyata-mānasaḥ śhantiṁ nirvāṇa-paramāṁ mat-sansthām adhigachchhati
Meaning
Thus, always keeping the mind balanced, the yogi, with the mind controlled, attains the peace abiding in Me, culminating in liberation.
Word-by-word meaning
yuñjan — keeping the mind absorbed in Godevam — thussadā — constantlyātmānam — the mindyogī — a yoginiyata-mānasaḥ — one with a disciplined mindśhāntim — peacenirvāṇa — liberation from the material bondageparamām — suprememat-sansthām — abides in meadhigachchhati — attains
Commentary
Thus in the manner prescribed in the previous verse. The Supreme Self is an embodiment of peace. It is an ocean of peace. When one attains to the supreme peace of the Eternal, by controlling the modifications of the mind and keeping it always balanced, he attains to liberation or perfection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6, Verse 15?▼
Thus, always keeping the mind balanced, the yogi, with the mind controlled, attains the peace abiding in Me, culminating in liberation.
Which chapter and verse of the Bhagavad Gita is this?▼
This is verse 15 of Chapter 6 (Dhyān Yog — Path of Meditation) of the Bhagavad Gita, a scripture of 18 chapters and 700 verses spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna.