Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 2.60 यततो ह्यपि कौन्तेय पुरुषस्य विपश्चितः
श्लोक 2.60
यततो ह्यपि कौन्तेय पुरुषस्य विपश्चितः ।
इन्द्रियाणि प्रमाथीनि हरन्ति प्रसभं मनः ॥
yatato hyapi kaunteya puruṣasya vipaścitaḥ |
indriyāṇi pramāthīni haranti prasabhaṃ manaḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
हे कुन्तीपुत्र, प्रयत्न करने वाले विवेकी मनुष्य के मन को भी ये प्रबल इन्द्रियाँ ज़बरदस्ती खींच ले जाती हैं।
Meaning in English
O son of Kunti, the turbulent senses forcibly carry away the mind even of a wise person who is striving for control.
Bhagavad Gita 2.60 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| यततः हि अपि | yatataḥ hi api | even of one who strives |
| कौन्तेय | kaunteya | O son of Kunti |
| पुरुषस्य | puruṣasya | of a person |
| विपश्चितः | vipaścitaḥ | wise |
| इन्द्रियाणि | indriyāṇi | the senses |
| प्रमाथीनि | pramāthīni | turbulent |
| हरन्ति | haranti | carry away |
| प्रसभम् | prasabham | by force |
| मनः | manaḥ | the mind |
Explanation
O son of Kunti, the turbulent senses forcibly carry away the mind even of a wise person who is striving for control.
Krishna is honest: knowledge alone is not enough, and even the wise can be swept away. That is why the next verses stress steady practice and devotion, not just good intentions.
भावार्थ
हे कौन्तेय, प्रयत्न करने वाले बुद्धिमान मनुष्य के मन को भी ये चंचल इन्द्रियाँ बलपूर्वक हर लेती हैं।
Living it today
Don't be shocked when you slip; even the wise do. Begin again, and avoid situations that you know overpower you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 2.60?
O son of Kunti, the turbulent senses forcibly carry away the mind even of a wise person who is striving for control.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 2.60?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 2 (Sankhya Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 2.60 in daily life?
Don't be shocked when you slip; even the wise do. Begin again, and avoid situations that you know overpower you.
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