Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 18 · Moksha Sannyasa Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 18.52 विविक्तसेवी लघ्वाशी यतवाक्कायमानसः
श्लोक 18.52
विविक्तसेवी लघ्वाशी यतवाक्कायमानसः ।
ध्यानयोगपरो नित्यं वैराग्यं समुपाश्रितः ॥
viviktasevī laghvāśī yatavākkāyamānasaḥ |
dhyānayogaparo nityaṃ vairāgyaṃ samupāśritaḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
एकांत में रहने वाला, थोड़ा भोजन करने वाला, वाणी, शरीर और मन को वश में रखने वाला, सदा ध्यान-योग में लगा हुआ और वैराग्य का आश्रय लेने वाला,
Meaning in English
living in solitude, eating lightly, restraining speech, body and mind, ever devoted to meditation, and taking refuge in detachment,
Bhagavad Gita 18.52 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| विविक्तसेवी | vivikta-sevī | resorting to solitude |
| लघ्वाशी | laghu-āśī | eating lightly |
| यतवाक्कायमानसः | yata-vāk-kāya-mānasaḥ | with speech, body and mind controlled |
| ध्यानयोगपरः | dhyāna-yoga-paraḥ | devoted to meditation |
| नित्यम् | nityam | always |
| वैराग्यम् | vairāgyam | dispassion |
| समुपाश्रितः | samupāśritaḥ | taking refuge in |
Explanation
Living in solitude, eating lightly, keeping speech, body and mind under control, always devoted to meditation and resting in dispassion — the portrait of the seeker continues. Each practice reduces outer distraction so that the mind can turn steadily inward towards the self.
This verse condenses the practical advice of chapter 6 on meditation, where moderate eating and a quiet place were recommended (6.10-17). Shankara reads it as the discipline of the renunciate who seeks knowledge. Ramanuja and later Vaishnava teachers apply it to anyone devoted to contemplation of the self and of God. Modern teachers such as Vivekananda took it as practical guidance: regular quiet time, simple food and restraint in speech prepare the ground for meditation.
भावार्थ
एकान्त में रहने वाला, थोड़ा भोजन करने वाला, वाणी, शरीर और मन को वश में रखने वाला, सदा ध्यानयोग में लगा हुआ और वैराग्य का आश्रय लेने वाला — (यह भाव अगले श्लोक में पूरा होता है)
Living it today
Set aside some quiet time each day, eat simply and speak less — small disciplines that make the mind clearer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 18.52?
Living in solitude, eating lightly, keeping speech, body and mind under control, always devoted to meditation and resting in dispassion — the portrait of the seeker continues. Each practice reduces outer distraction so that the mind can turn steadily inward towards the self.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 18.52?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 18 (Moksha Sannyasa Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 18.52 in daily life?
Set aside some quiet time each day, eat simply and speak less — small disciplines that make the mind clearer.
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