Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 2.61 तानि सर्वाणि संयम्य युक्त आसीत मत्परः
श्लोक 2.61
तानि सर्वाणि संयम्य युक्त आसीत मत्परः ।
वशे हि यस्येन्द्रियाणि तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥
tāni sarvāṇi saṃyamya yukta āsīta matparaḥ |
vaśe hi yasyendriyāṇi tasya prajñā pratiṣṭhitā ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
इन सब इन्द्रियों को वश में करके मनुष्य को संयमित होकर मेरे परायण होकर बैठना चाहिए। जिसकी इन्द्रियाँ वश में हैं, उसकी बुद्धि स्थिर है।
Meaning in English
Restraining all the senses, one should sit disciplined, devoted to Me. One whose senses are under control has wisdom that is firmly established.
Bhagavad Gita 2.61 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| तानि सर्वाणि | tāni sarvāṇi | all these (senses) |
| संयम्य | saṃyamya | restraining |
| युक्तः आसीत | yuktaḥ āsīta | should sit united (in yoga) |
| मत्-परः | mat-paraḥ | intent on me |
| वशे हि यस्य | vaśe hi yasya | for one whose control |
| इन्द्रियाणि | indriyāṇi | the senses are |
| तस्य प्रज्ञा | tasya prajñā | his wisdom |
| प्रतिष्ठिता | pratiṣṭhitā | is established |
Explanation
Restraining all the senses, one should sit in yoga, intent on me; for one whose senses are under control, wisdom is firmly established.
Self-control alone is hard; Krishna adds "mat-para", intent on me — devotion gives the mind something higher to turn to.
भावार्थ
उन सब इन्द्रियों को वश में करके, मेरे परायण होकर योग में स्थित रहना चाहिए; क्योंकि जिसकी इन्द्रियाँ वश में हैं, उसकी बुद्धि स्थिर है।
Living it today
When a craving pulls, turn your mind to something you love more — a prayer, a name of God.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 2.61?
Restraining all the senses, one should sit in yoga, intent on me; for one whose senses are under control, wisdom is firmly established.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 2.61?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 2 (Sankhya Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 2.61 in daily life?
When a craving pulls, turn your mind to something you love more — a prayer, a name of God.
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