Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 15 · Purushottama Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 15.11 यतन्तो योगिनश्चैनं
श्लोक 15.11
यतन्तो योगिनश्चैनं पश्यन्त्यात्मन्यवस्थितम् ।
यतन्तोऽप्यकृतात्मानो नैनं पश्यन्त्यचेतसः ॥
yatanto yoginaścainaṃ paśyantyātmanyavasthitam |
yatanto'pyakṛtātmāno nainaṃ paśyantyacetasaḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
प्रयत्न करने वाले योगी इस आत्मा को अपने भीतर स्थित देखते हैं; परंतु जिनका अंतःकरण शुद्ध नहीं है और जिनमें विवेक नहीं है, वे प्रयत्न करके भी इसे नहीं देख पाते।
Meaning in English
Striving yogis see this Self established within themselves; but those who are impure and lack understanding do not see it, even though they strive.
Bhagavad Gita 15.11 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| यतन्तः | yatantaḥ | striving |
| योगिनः च | yoginaḥ ca | and yogis |
| एनम् पश्यन्ति | enam paśyanti | see this |
| आत्मनि अवस्थितम् | ātmani avasthitam | established in themselves |
| यतन्तः अपि | yatantaḥ api | even though striving |
| अकृत-आत्मानः | akṛta-ātmānaḥ | those of unpurified mind |
| न एनम् पश्यन्ति | na enam paśyanti | do not see this |
| अचेतसः | acetasaḥ | the unaware |
Explanation
Striving yogis see this Self established within themselves; but those whose minds are not purified, though they strive, do not see it, lacking awareness.
Effort alone is not enough; the mind must be purified by right living, devotion and discipline before the Self can be seen.
भावार्थ
प्रयत्नशील योगी इस आत्मा को अपने भीतर स्थित देखते हैं; परन्तु जिनका अन्तःकरण शुद्ध नहीं है, वे अज्ञानी प्रयत्न करने पर भी इसे नहीं देखते।
Living it today
Pair your practice with a cleaner life — honesty and kindness clear the lens.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 15.11?
Striving yogis see this Self established within themselves; but those whose minds are not purified, though they strive, do not see it, lacking awareness.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 15.11?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 15 (Purushottama Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 15.11 in daily life?
Pair your practice with a cleaner life — honesty and kindness clear the lens.
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