Chapter 6, Verse 20
Part of 6: Dhyān Yog — ध्यानयोगयत्रोपरमते चित्तं निरुद्धं योगसेवया। यत्र चैवात्मनाऽऽत्मानं पश्यन्नात्मनि तुष्यति॥
Transliteration
yatroparamate chittaṁ niruddhaṁ yoga-sevayā yatra chaivātmanātmānaṁ paśhyann ātmani tuṣhyati
Meaning
When the mind, restrained by the practice of yoga, attains quietude, and when one sees the Self by the Self, they are satisfied in their own Self.
Word-by-word meaning
yatra — whenuparamate — rejoice inner joychittam — the mindniruddham — restrainedyoga-sevayā — by the practice of yogyatra — whencha — andeva — certainlyātmanā — through the purified mindātmānam — the soulpaśhyan — beholdātmani — in the selftuṣhyati — is satisfied
Commentary
The verses 20? 21? 22 and 23 must be taken together. When the mind is completely withdrawn from the objects of the senses, supreme peace reigns within the heart. When the mind becomes ite steady by constant and protracted practice of concentration the Yogi beholds the Supreme Self by the mind which is rendered pure and onepointed and attains to supreme satisfaction in the Self within.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6, Verse 20?▼
When the mind, restrained by the practice of yoga, attains quietude, and when one sees the Self by the Self, they are satisfied in their own Self.
Which chapter and verse of the Bhagavad Gita is this?▼
This is verse 20 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.