Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 6 · Dhyana Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 6.41 प्राप्य पुण्यकृतां लोकानुषित्वा शाश्वतीः समाः
श्लोक 6.41
प्राप्य पुण्यकृतां लोकानुषित्वा शाश्वतीः समाः ।
शुचीनां श्रीमतां गेहे योगभ्रष्टोऽभिजायते ॥
prāpya puṇyakṛtāṃ lokānuṣitvā śāśvatīḥ samāḥ |
śucīnāṃ śrīmatāṃ gehe yogabhraṣṭo'bhijāyate ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
योग से भटका हुआ व्यक्ति पुण्य करने वालों के लोकों में जाकर अनेक वर्षों तक वहाँ रहता है, और फिर पवित्र और समृद्ध लोगों के घर में जन्म लेता है।
Meaning in English
One who has fallen from yoga reaches the worlds of the virtuous, lives there for countless years, and is then born into a home of pure and prosperous people.
Bhagavad Gita 6.41 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| प्राप्य | prāpya | having reached |
| पुण्यकृताम् | puṇya-kṛtām | of those who have done meritorious deeds |
| लोकान् | lokān | the worlds |
| उषित्वा | uṣitvā | having dwelt |
| शाश्वतीः | śāśvatīḥ | countless |
| समाः | samāḥ | years |
| शुचीनाम् | śucīnām | of the pure |
| श्रीमताम् | śrīmatām | of the prosperous |
| गेहे | gehe | in the house |
| योगभ्रष्टः | yoga-bhraṣṭaḥ | one who has fallen from yoga |
| अभिजायते | abhijāyate | is born |
Explanation
Having reached the worlds of those who have done good deeds and lived there for countless years, the one who fell from yoga is born again in the home of people who are pure and prosperous. The good he did is not lost; it gives him a fresh start.
Krishna now explains what happens to the unfinished seeker. First comes a long stay in higher worlds as the fruit of merit, then a fresh birth in favourable conditions. 'Śuci' means pure in conduct; 'śrīmat' means prosperous or graced with good fortune. Such a home gives both good values and freedom from want, so the person can resume the journey. Shankara and others take this verse as describing the seeker whose desires were not yet fully exhausted, in contrast with the more advanced seeker of the next verse.
भावार्थ
योग से भ्रष्ट हुआ पुरुष पुण्यात्माओं के लोकों को प्राप्त होकर, वहाँ बहुत वर्षों तक निवास करने के बाद, पवित्र आचरण वाले और समृद्ध लोगों के घर में जन्म लेता है।
Living it today
Favourable circumstances are a gift meant for growth. If you have a stable home and good values around you, use them for something deeper.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 6.41?
Having reached the worlds of those who have done good deeds and lived there for countless years, the one who fell from yoga is born again in the home of people who are pure and prosperous. The good he did is not lost; it gives him a fresh start.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 6.41?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 6 (Dhyana Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 6.41 in daily life?
Favourable circumstances are a gift meant for growth. If you have a stable home and good values around you, use them for something deeper.
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