Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 6 · Dhyana Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 6.11 शुचौ देशे प्रतिष्ठाप्य स्थिरमासनमात्मनः
श्लोक 6.11
शुचौ देशे प्रतिष्ठाप्य स्थिरमासनमात्मनः ।
नात्युच्छ्रितं नातिनीचं चैलाजिनकुशोत्तरम् ॥
śucau deśe pratiṣṭhāpya sthiramāsanamātmanaḥ |
nātyucchritaṃ nātinīcaṃ cailājinakuśottaram ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
पवित्र स्थान पर अपने लिए एक स्थिर आसन बिछाए, जो न बहुत ऊँचा हो न बहुत नीचा, और जिस पर क्रम से कुशा, मृगछाला और वस्त्र बिछे हों।
Meaning in English
In a clean place he should set up a firm seat for himself, neither too high nor too low, covered with kusha grass, then a deerskin, and a cloth on top.
Bhagavad Gita 6.11 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| शुचौ देशे | śucau deśe | in a clean place |
| प्रतिष्ठाप्य | pratiṣṭhāpya | setting up |
| स्थिरम् | sthiram | firm |
| आसनम् | āsanam | seat |
| आत्मनः | ātmanaḥ | one's own |
| न अति उच्छ्रितम् | na ati ucchritam | not too high |
| न अति नीचम् | na ati nīcam | not too low |
| चैलाजिनकुशोत्तरम् | caila-ajina-kuśa-uttaram | covered with cloth, deerskin and kusha grass |
Explanation
In a clean place, set up a firm seat for yourself, neither too high nor too low, covered with kusha grass, a deerskin and a cloth.
Here Chapter 6 begins its practical instructions for meditation: a clean, quiet place and a steady, comfortable seat. The traditional layers of grass, skin and cloth gave insulation and comfort; a simple mat serves today.
भावार्थ
शुद्ध स्थान पर, न बहुत ऊँचा न बहुत नीचा, कुशा, मृगचर्म और वस्त्र बिछाकर अपना स्थिर आसन स्थापित करे।
Living it today
Set aside one clean, quiet corner at home for daily meditation or prayer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 6.11?
In a clean place, set up a firm seat for yourself, neither too high nor too low, covered with kusha grass, a deerskin and a cloth.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 6.11?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 6 (Dhyana Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 6.11 in daily life?
Set aside one clean, quiet corner at home for daily meditation or prayer.
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