Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 2.67 इन्द्रियाणां हि चरतां यन्मनोऽनुविधीयते
श्लोक 2.67
इन्द्रियाणां हि चरतां यन्मनोऽनुविधीयते ।
तदस्य हरति प्रज्ञां वायुर्नावमिवाम्भसि ॥
indriyāṇāṃ hi caratāṃ yanmano'nuvidhīyate |
tadasya harati prajñāṃ vāyurnāvamivāmbhasi ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
विषयों में भटकती इन्द्रियों के पीछे जब मन चल पड़ता है, तो वह बुद्धि को वैसे ही बहा ले जाता है जैसे हवा पानी में नाव को बहा ले जाती है।
Meaning in English
When the mind follows the wandering senses, it carries away one's understanding, just as the wind carries away a boat on the water.
Bhagavad Gita 2.67 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| इन्द्रियाणाम् हि | indriyāṇām hi | of the senses indeed |
| चरताम् | caratām | wandering |
| यत् मनः | yat manaḥ | which mind |
| अनुविधीयते | anuvidhīyate | follows |
| तत् अस्य | tat asya | that of his |
| हरति प्रज्ञाम् | harati prajñām | carries away wisdom |
| वायुः नावम् इव | vāyuḥ nāvam iva | as the wind a boat |
| अम्भसि | ambhasi | on the water |
Explanation
When the mind follows the wandering senses, it carries away one's wisdom, as the wind carries away a boat on the water.
A vivid image: a boat without a steady hand is blown off course. A mind that follows every sense-impression loses its direction.
भावार्थ
जैसे जल में वायु नाव को बहा ले जाती है, वैसे ही विषयों में विचरती इन्द्रियों के पीछे चलने वाला मन बुद्धि को हर लेता है।
Living it today
Keep a hand on the rudder: decide in advance how you will spend your attention.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 2.67?
When the mind follows the wandering senses, it carries away one's wisdom, as the wind carries away a boat on the water.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 2.67?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 2 (Sankhya Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 2.67 in daily life?
Keep a hand on the rudder: decide in advance how you will spend your attention.
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