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Bhagavad Gita 6.25

Chapter 6, Verse 25

Part of 6: Dhyān Yogध्यानयोग

शनैः शनैरुपरमेद् बुद्ध्या धृतिगृहीतया। आत्मसंस्थं मनः कृत्वा न किञ्चिदपि चिन्तयेत्॥

Transliteration

śhanaiḥ śhanair uparamed buddhyā dhṛiti-gṛihītayā ātma-sansthaṁ manaḥ kṛitvā na kiñchid api chintayet

Meaning

Little by little, let him attain steadiness of the intellect by holding it firmly; having made the mind establish itself in the Self, let him not think of anything else.

Word-by-word meaning
śhanaiḥgraduallyśhanaiḥgraduallyuparametattain peacebuddhyāby intellectdhṛiti-gṛihītayāachieved through determination of resolve that is in accordance with scripturesātma-sansthamfixed in Godmanaḥmindkṛitvāhaving madenanotkiñchitanythingapievenchintayetshould think of
Commentary

The practitioner of Yoga should attain tranillity gradually or by degrees, by,means of the intellect controlled by steadiness. The peace of the Eternal will fill the heart gradually with thrill and bliss through the constant and protracted practice of steady conentration. He should make the mind constantly abide in the Self within through ceaseless practice. If anyone constantly thinks of the immortal Self within, the mind will cease to think of the objects of sensepleasure. The mental energy should be directed along the spiritual channel by Atmachintana or constant contemplation on the Self.

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What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6, Verse 25?
Little by little, let him attain steadiness of the intellect by holding it firmly; having made the mind establish itself in the Self, let him not think of anything else.
Which chapter and verse of the Bhagavad Gita is this?
This is verse 25 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.