Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 2.41 व्यवसायात्मिका बुद्धिरेकेह कुरुनन्दन
श्लोक 2.41
व्यवसायात्मिका बुद्धिरेकेह कुरुनन्दन ।
बहुशाखा ह्यनन्ताश्च बुद्धयोऽव्यवसायिनाम् ॥
vyavasāyātmikā buddhirekeha kurunandana |
bahuśākhā hyanantāśca buddhayo'vyavasāyinām ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
हे कुरुनन्दन, इस मार्ग में निश्चयवाली बुद्धि एक ही होती है। पर जिनका निश्चय दृढ़ नहीं, उनकी बुद्धियाँ अनेक शाखाओं वाली और अनन्त होती हैं।
Meaning in English
O joy of the Kurus (Arjuna), on this path the resolute mind is single and focused. But the thoughts of the irresolute are many-branched and endless.
Bhagavad Gita 2.41 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| व्यवसाय-आत्मिका | vyavasāya-ātmikā | resolute |
| बुद्धिः एका | buddhiḥ ekā | understanding is single |
| इह | iha | here |
| कुरुनन्दन | kurunandana | O joy of the Kurus |
| बहु-शाखाः | bahu-śākhāḥ | many-branched |
| हि अनन्ताः च | hi anantāḥ ca | and endless |
| बुद्धयः | buddhayaḥ | the thoughts |
| अव्यवसायिनाम् | avyavasāyinām | of the irresolute |
Explanation
On this path the resolute understanding is single-pointed, O joy of the Kurus; but the thoughts of the irresolute are many-branched and endless.
Focus is the key to yoga. A scattered mind chases many goals and reaches none.
भावार्थ
हे कुरुनन्दन, इस मार्ग में निश्चयात्मिका बुद्धि एक ही होती है; परन्तु अस्थिर विचार वालों की बुद्धियाँ अनेक शाखाओं वाली और अनन्त होती हैं।
Living it today
Choose one clear aim for this season of your life and let other distractions go.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 2.41?
On this path the resolute understanding is single-pointed, O joy of the Kurus; but the thoughts of the irresolute are many-branched and endless.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 2.41?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 2 (Sankhya Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 2.41 in daily life?
Choose one clear aim for this season of your life and let other distractions go.
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