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6.1BG-6-1
श्री भगवानुवाच ।
अनाश्रितः कर्मफलं कार्यं कर्म करोति यः ।
स संन्यासी च योगी च न निरग्निर्न चाक्रियः ॥
śrī bhagavānuvāca |
anāśritaḥ karmaphalaṃ kāryaṃ karma karoti yaḥ |
sa saṃnyāsī ca yogī ca na niragnirna cākriyaḥ ||
Translation
Swami SivanandaThe Blessed Lord said: He who performs his bounden duty without depending on the fruits of his actions—he is a sannyasi and a yogi, not he who is without fire and without action.
Swami GambiranandaThe Blessed Lord said, "He who performs an action which is his duty, without depending on the result of the action, is a monk and a yogi; not so in he who does not keep afire and is actionless."
Swami AdidevanandaThe Lord said, "He who performs works that ought to be done without seeking their fruits—he is a sannyasin and yogin, and not he who maintains no sacred fires and performs no actions."
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThe Bhagavad said, "He who performs his bounden action without depending on its fruit is the man of renunciation and the man of Yoga, not he who simply remains without his fires and actions."
Shri Purohit SwamiLord Shri Krishna said: He who acts out of duty, without considering the consequences, is truly spiritual and a true ascetic; not he who merely observes rituals or shuns all action.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaश्रीभगवान् ने कहा -- जो पुरुष कर्मफल पर आश्रित न होकर कर्तव्य कर्म करता है, वह संन्यासी और योगी है, न कि वह जिसने केवल अग्नि का और क्रियायों का त्याग किया है।।
Swami SivanandaDo you, O Arjuna, know that Yoga is what they call renunciation; no one indeed becomes a Yogi who has not renounced their thoughts.
Swami GambiranandaThat which they call monasticism, know that to be Yoga, O Pandava, for nobody who has not given up expectations can be a yogi.
Swami AdidevanandaThat which is called Sannyasa (Jnana Yoga), know that to be Yoga (Karma Yoga), O Arjuna. For no one, among Karma Yogins, whose delusive identification of the body with the self has not been abandoned, becomes a true Karma Yogin.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanWhat the learned call renunciation, O son of Pandu, know that to be the same as the Yoga. For, without renouncing intention for fruit, one does not become a man of Yoga.
Shri Purohit SwamiO Arjuna, renunciation is indeed what is known as right action. No one can become spiritually enlightened who has not renounced all desires.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaहे पाण्डव ! जिसको (शास्त्रवित्) संन्यास कहते हैं, उसी को तुम योग समझो; क्योंकि संकल्पों को न त्यागने वाला कोई भी पुरुष योगी नहीं होता।।
Swami SivanandaFor a sage who wishes to attain to Yoga, action is said to be the means; for the same sage who has attained Yoga, inaction is said to be the means.
Swami GambiranandaFor the sage who wishes to ascend to (Dhyana-) yoga, action is said to be the means. For that person, once he has ascended to (Dhyana-)yoga, inaction alone is said to be the means.
Swami AdidevanandaAction is said to be the means for the sage who seeks to climb the heights of Yoga; but when he has climbed the heights of Yoga, tranquility is said to be the means.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanFor a sage, who is desirous of mounting upon the Yoga, action is said to be the cause; for the same sage, when he has mounted upon the Yoga, stillness is said to be the cause.
Shri Purohit SwamiFor the sage who seeks the heights of spiritual meditation, practice is the only method, and when they have attained it, they must maintain themselves there through continual self-control.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaयोग में आरूढ़ होने की इच्छा वाले मुनि के लिए कर्म करना ही हेतु (साधन) कहा है और योगारूढ़ हो जाने पर उसी पुरुष के लिए शम को (शांति, संकल्पसंन्यास) साधन कहा गया है।।
Word meaningsHinglish
6.4BG-6-4
यदा हि नेन्द्रियार्थेषु न कर्मस्वनुषज्जते ।
सर्वसङ्कल्पसंन्यासी योगारूढस्तदोच्यते ॥
yadā hi nendriyārtheṣu na karmasvanuṣajjate |
sarvasaṅkalpasaṃnyāsī yogārūḍhastadocyate ||
Translation
Swami SivanandaWhen a person is not attached to the sense-objects or to actions, having renounced all thoughts, then they are said to have attained Yoga.
Swami GambiranandaVerily, when a man who has given up thought about everything does not get attached to sense-objects or actions, he is then said to be established in Yoga.
Swami AdidevanandaFor, when one loses attachment to the things of the senses and to actions, then they have abandoned all desires and are said to have climbed the heights of Yoga.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanWhen a person indulges neither in what is desired by the senses nor in the actions for it, then, being a man who has renounced all intentions, he is said to have mounted on the path of Yoga.
Shri Purohit SwamiWhen a man renounces even the thought of initiating action, and is not interested in sense objects or any results that may flow from his acts, then he truly understands spirituality.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaजब (साधक) न इन्द्रियों के विषयों में और न कर्मों में आसक्त होता है तब सर्व संकल्पों के संन्यासी को योगारूढ़ कहा जाता है।।
Swami SivanandaOne should raise oneself by one's own self alone; let not one lower oneself; for the self alone is one's own friend, and the self alone is one's own enemy.
Swami GambiranandaOne should save oneself by oneself; one should not degrade oneself. For oneself is indeed one's own friend; oneself is indeed one's own enemy.
Swami AdidevanandaOne should raise oneself by one's own mind and not allow oneself to sink; for the mind alone is the friend of the self, and the mind alone is the foe of the self.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanLet a person lift themselves by themselves and let them not depress themselves. For, the self alone is the friend of the self and the self alone is the foe of the self.
Shri Purohit SwamiLet him seek liberation with the help of his Highest Self, and never disgrace his own Self. For that Self is his only friend; yet it can also be his enemy.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaमनुष्य को अपने द्वारा अपना उद्धार करना चाहिये और अपना अध: पतन नहीं करना चाहिये; क्योंकि आत्मा ही आत्मा का मित्र है और आत्मा (मनुष्य स्वयं) ही आत्मा का (अपना) शत्रु है।।
Swami SivanandaThe Self is the friend of the self of him by whom the Self has been conquered; but to the unconquered self, this Self stands in the position of an enemy, like an external foe.
Swami GambiranandaHe who has conquered his own self by the self, his self is his own friend. But for one who has not conquered his own self, his self itself acts like an enemy.
Swami AdidevanandaThe mind is the friend of him by whom it has been conquered. But for him whose mind is not conquered, the mind, like an enemy, remains hostile.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThe Self is the friend of that Self by which the Self has been verily subdued; but in the case of a person with an unsubdued Self, the Self alone would abide in enmity like an enemy.
Shri Purohit SwamiTo one who has conquered their lower nature with its help, the Self is a friend; but to one who has not done so, it is an enemy.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaजिसने आत्मा (इंद्रियों,आदि) को आत्मा के द्वारा जीत लिया है, उस पुरुष का आत्मा उसका मित्र होता है, परन्तु अजितेन्द्रिय के लिए आत्मा शत्रु के समान स्थित होता है।।
Word meaningsHinglish
6.7BG-6-7
जितात्मनः प्रशान्तस्य परमात्मा समाहितः ।
शीतोष्णसुखदुःखेषु तथा मानापमानयोः ॥
Swami SivanandaThe Supreme Self of him who is self-controlled and peaceful remains balanced in cold and heat, pleasure and pain, as well as in honor and dishonor.
Swami GambiranandaThe supreme Self of one who has control over the aggregate of his body and organs, and who is tranquil, becomes manifest. He should be poised in the midst of cold and heat, happiness and sorrow, as well as honor and dishonor.
Swami AdidevanandaOf him whose mind is conquered and who is serene, the great self is well-secured in heat and cold, in pleasure and pain, and in honor and dishonor.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThe thinking of the person, with a subdued mind and thus with complete calmness, remains in equilibrium in the case of others and himself, in cold and heat, in pleasure and pain, as well as in honor and dishonor.
Shri Purohit SwamiThe Self of one who is self-controlled and has attained peace is equally unmoved by heat or cold, pleasure or pain, honor or dishonor.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaशीत-उष्ण, सुख-दु:ख तथा मान-अपमान में जो प्रशान्त रहता है, ऐसे जितात्मा पुरुष के लिये परमात्मा सम्यक् प्रकार से स्थित है, अर्थात्, आत्मरूप से विद्यमान है।।
Swami SivanandaThe Yogi who is satisfied with the knowledge and wisdom of the Self, who has conquered the senses, and to whom a clod of earth, a piece of stone, and gold are all the same, is said to have attained Nirvikalpa Samadhi.
Swami GambiranandaOne whose mind is satisfied with knowledge and realization, who is unmoved, who has his organs under control, is said to be Self-absorbed. The yogi treats all alike, a lump of earth, a stone, and gold.
Swami AdidevanandaThe yogin whose mind is content with knowledge of the self and also with knowledge of the difference between the self and Prakrti, who is established in the self, whose senses are subdued, and to whom earth, stone, and gold all seem alike, is called integrated.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanHe whose self is satisfied with knowledge and with what consists of varied thoughts; who remains peak-like and has completely subdued his senses; and to whom a clod, a stone, and a piece of gold are the same—that man of Yoga is called a master of Yoga.
Shri Purohit SwamiHe who desires nothing but wisdom and spiritual insight, who has conquered his senses, and who looks upon a lump of earth, a stone, and fine gold with the same eye, is a real saint.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaजो योगी ज्ञान और विज्ञान से तृप्त है, जो विकार रहित (कूटस्थ) और जितेन्द्रिय है, जिसको मिट्टी, पाषाण और कंचन समान है, वह (परमात्मा से) युक्त कहलाता है।।
Word meaningsHinglish
6.9BG-6-9
सुहृन्मित्रार्युदासीनमध्यस्थद्वेष्यबन्धुषु ।
साधुष्वपि च पापेषु समबुद्धिर्विशिष्यते ॥
suhṛnmitrāryudāsīnamadhyasthadveṣyabandhuṣu |
sādhuṣvapi ca pāpeṣu samabuddhirviśiṣyate ||
Translation
Swami SivanandaHe who is of the same mind towards the good-hearted, friends, enemies, the indifferent, the neutral, the hateful, the relatives, the righteous, and the unrighteous, excels.
Swami GambiranandaHe excels who has sameness of view with regard to a benefactor, a friend, an enemy, a neutral, an arbiter, the hateful, a relative, good people, and even sinners.
Swami AdidevanandaHe who regards with an equal eye well-wishers, friends, foes, the indifferent, neutrals, the hateful, the relations, and even the good and the sinful—he excels.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanHe whose mind is equal in the case of friend, companion, enemy, the indifferent one, the one who remains in the middle, the foe, the relative, the righteous, and also the sinful—he excels [all].
Shri Purohit SwamiHe looks impartially on all—lovers, friends, or foes; indifferent, hostile, alien, or relative; virtuous or sinful.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaजो पुरुष सुहृद्, मित्र, शत्रु, उदासीन, मध्यस्थ, द्वेषी और बान्धवों में तथा धर्मात्माओं में और पापियों में भी समान भाव वाला है, वह श्रेष्ठ है।।
Swami SivanandaLet the yogi constantly strive to keep the mind steady, remaining in solitude, alone, with the body and mind controlled, and free from hope and greed.
Swami GambiranandaA yogi should constantly concentrate his mind by staying in a solitary place, alone, with mind and body controlled, free from expectations, and free from acquisition.
Swami AdidevanandaThe yogin should constantly fix his mind on yoga, remaining in a solitary place all alone, controlling his thoughts and mind, free from desire and a sense of possession.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanLet the man of Yoga always yoke the self (mind) by remaining alone in a lonely place, controlling his mind and body, without desire and without a sense of possession.
Shri Purohit SwamiLet the student of spirituality try unceasingly to concentrate his mind; let him live in seclusion, absolutely alone, with his mind and personality controlled, free from desire and without possessions.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaशरीर और मन को संयमित किया हुआ योगी एकान्त स्थान पर अकेला रहता हुआ आशा और परिग्रह से मुक्त होकर निरन्तर मन को आत्मा में स्थिर करे।।
Swami SivanandaIn a clean spot, having established a firm seat of his own, neither too high nor too low, made of cloth, skin, and kusha grass layered one over the other.
Swami GambiranandaHaving firmly established in a clean place his seat, neither too high nor too low, composed of cloth, skin, and kusa-grass placed successively one below the other;
Swami AdidevanandaHaving established for himself, in a clean spot, a firm seat that is neither too high nor too low, and covering it with cloth, deer-skin, and Kusa grass in reverse order—
Dr. S. SankaranarayanSetting up in a clean place his own suitable, firm seat predominantly made of cloth, skin, and kusa-grass, neither too high nor too low for him;
Shri Purohit SwamiHaving chosen a holy place, let him sit in a firm posture on a seat that is neither too high nor too low, and cover it with a grass mat, a deer skin, and a cloth.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaशुद्ध (स्वच्छ) भूमि में कुश, मृगशाला और उस पर वस्त्र रखा हो ऐसे अपने आसन को न अति ऊँचा और न अति नीचा स्थिर स्थापित करके....৷৷.।।
Swami SivanandaThere, having made the mind one-pointed, with the actions of the mind and senses controlled, let him, seated on the seat, practice Yoga for the purification of the self.
Swami GambiranandaSitting on that seat, he should concentrate his mind for the purification of the internal organ, making the mind one-pointed and keeping the actions of the mind and senses under control.
Swami AdidevanandaSitting on the seat, with a concentrated mind, controlling the mind and senses, one should practice Yoga for the purification of the self.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanSitting there on the seat and making the mind single-pointed, let him, with the activities of his mind and senses subdued, practice Yoga for self-purification.
Shri Purohit SwamiSeated thus, with his mind concentrated, his functions controlled, and his senses governed, let him practice meditation for the purification of his lower nature.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaवहाँ (आसन में बैठकर) मन को एकाग्र करके, चित्त और इन्द्रियों की क्रियाओं को वश में किये हुये आत्मशुद्धि के लिए योग का अभ्यास करे।।
Swami SivanandaLet him firmly hold his body, head, and neck erect and still, gazing at the tip of his nose without looking around.
Swami GambiranandaHolding the body, head, and neck erect and still, being steady, looking at the tip of his own nose and not looking around.
Swami AdidevanandaHolding the trunk, head, and neck erect, motionless and steady, gazing at the tip of the nose and not looking in any direction;
Dr. S. SankaranarayanHolding the body, head, and neck erect and motionless; remaining firm; looking properly at one's own nose-tip; and not looking in different directions.
Shri Purohit SwamiLet him hold his body, head, and neck erect, motionless and steady; let him look fixedly at the tip of his nose, turning neither to the right nor to the left.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaकाया, सिर और ग्रीवा को समान और अचल धारण किये हुए स्थिर होकर अपनी नासिका के अग्र भाग को देखकर अन्य दिशाओं को न देखता हुआ।।
Swami SivanandaSerene-minded, fearless, firm in the vow of a Brahmachari, having controlled their mind, thinking of Me and balanced in mind, let them sit, having Me as their supreme goal.
Swami GambiranandaHe should remain seated with a placid mind, free from fear, firm in the vow of celibacy, and with the mind fixed on Me by controlling it through concentration, having Me as the supreme goal.
Swami AdidevanandaSerene and fearless, firm in their vow of celibacy, controlling their minds and fixing their thoughts on Me, they should sit in Yoga, intent on Me.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanBeing calm-minded, fearless, and firmly devoted to celibacy; controlling the mind completely; let the master of Yoga remain, fixing his mind on Me and having Me as his supreme goal.
Shri Purohit SwamiWith peace in his heart and no fear, observing the vow of celibacy, with his mind controlled and fixed on Me, let the student lose himself in contemplation of Me.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayananda(साधक को) प्रशान्त अन्त:करण, निर्भय और ब्रह्मचर्य ब्रत में स्थित होकर, मन को संयमित करके चित्त को मुझमें लगाकर मुझे ही परम लक्ष्य समझकर बैठना चाहिए।।
Swami SivanandaThus, always keeping the mind balanced, the yogi, with the mind controlled, attains the peace abiding in Me, culminating in liberation.
Swami GambiranandaConcentrating the mind thus, forever, the yogi of a controlled mind achieves the peace that culminates in liberation and abides in Me.
Swami AdidevanandaApplying his mind in this way, the Yogin of controlled mind, ever attains the peace which is the summit of beatitude and which abides in Me.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanYoking his mind incessantly in this manner, My devotee, with their mind not attached to anything else, realizes peace which culminates in nirvana and ends in Me.
Shri Purohit SwamiThus, keeping his mind always in communion with Me and subduing his thoughts, he shall attain that Peace which is Mine and will lead him to liberation at last.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaइस प्रकार सदा मन को स्थिर करने का प्रयास करता हुआ संयमित मन का योगी मुझमें स्थित परम निर्वाण (मोक्ष) स्वरूप शांति को प्राप्त होता है।।
Word meaningsHinglish
6.16BG-6-16
नात्यश्नतस्तु योगोऽस्ति न चैकान्तमनश्नतः ।
न चातिस्वप्नशीलस्य जाग्रतो नैव चार्जुन ॥
nātyaśnatastu yogo'sti na caikāntamanaśnataḥ |
na cātisvapnaśīlasya jāgrato naiva cārjuna ||
Translation
Swami SivanandaVerily, Yoga is not possible for him who eats too much, nor for him who does not eat at all, nor for him who sleeps too much, nor for him who is always awake, O Arjuna.
Swami GambiranandaBut, O Arjuna, Yoga is not for one who eats excessively, nor for one who does not eat at all; neither for one who habitually sleeps too long, nor for one who stays awake.
Swami AdidevanandaYoga is not for him who overeats, nor for him who fasts excessively; not for him, O Arjuna, who sleeps too much, nor for him who stays awake too long.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanYoga is neither for him who eats too much, nor for him who totally abstains from eating, nor for him who is prone to sleeping too much, nor for him who keeps awake too much.
Shri Purohit SwamiMeditation is not for him who eats too much, nor for him who eats not at all; not for him who is overly addicted to sleep, nor for him who is always awake.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaपरन्तु, हे अर्जुन ! यह योग उस पुरुष के लिए सम्भव नहीं होता, जो अधिक खाने वाला है या बिल्कुल न खाने वाला है तथा जो अधिक सोने वाला है या सदा जागने वाला है।।
Swami SivanandaYoga becomes the destroyer of pain for him who is moderate in eating and recreation (such as walking, etc.), who exercises moderation in action, and who is moderate in sleep and wakefulness.
Swami GambiranandaYoga becomes a destroyer of sorrow for one whose eating and movements are regulated, whose effort in works is moderate, and whose sleep and wakefulness are temperate.
Swami AdidevanandaYoga becomes the destroyer of sorrows for those who are temperate in food and recreation, temperate in their actions, and temperate in their sleep and wakefulness.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThe Yoga becomes a misery-killer for him whose effort for food is appropriate, exertion in activities is proper, and whose sleep and waking are proportionate.
Shri Purohit SwamiBut for him who regulates his food and recreation, who is balanced in action, in sleep, and in waking, it shall dispel all unhappiness.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaउस पुरुष के लिए योग दु:खनाशक होता है, जो युक्त आहार और विहार करने वाला है, यथायोग्य चेष्टा करने वाला है और परिमित शयन और जागरण करने वाला है।।
Swami SivanandaWhen the perfectly controlled mind rests in the Self alone, free from longing for any of the objects of desire, then it is said, 'He is united'.
Swami GambiranandaA person who has become free from hankering for all desirable objects is said to be Self-absorbed when the controlled mind rests solely in the Self.
Swami AdidevanandaWhen the subdued mind rests solely on the Self, then, free from all yearning for objects of desire, one is said to be fit for Yoga.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanWhen his mind, well-controlled, is established in nothing but the Self, and he is free from craving for any desired object—at that time he is called a master of Yoga.
Shri Purohit SwamiWhen the mind is completely controlled, centered in the Self, and free from all earthly desires, then the man is truly spiritual.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaवश में किया हुआ चित्त जिस कालमें अपने स्वरुपमें ही स्थित हो जाता है और स्वयं सम्पूर्ण पदार्थों नि: स्पृह हो जाता है, उस कालमें वह योगी कहा जाता है।
Swami SivanandaAs a lamp placed in a windless spot does not flicker, so is the Yogi of a controlled mind, who practices Yoga in the Self, compared.
Swami GambiranandaAs a lamp kept in a windless place does not flicker, so is the simile for the yogi whose mind is under control and who is engaged in concentration on the Self.
Swami AdidevanandaA lamp does not flicker in a windless place"—that is the simile used for the tranquil mind of a yogi who practices yoga.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanJust as a lamp in a windless place does not shake, this simile is recalled in the case of the man of Yoga, with a subdued mind, practicing Yoga in the Self.
Shri Purohit SwamiThe wise man who has conquered his mind and is absorbed in the Self is like a lamp that does not flicker, as it stands sheltered from every wind.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaजैसे स्पन्दनरहित वायुके स्थानमें स्थित दीपककी लौ चेष्टारहित हो जाती है, योगका अभ्यास करते हुए यतचित्तवाले योगीके चित्तकी वैसी ही उपमा कही गयी है।।
Swami SivanandaWhen the mind, restrained by the practice of yoga, attains quietude, and when one sees the Self by the Self, they are satisfied in their own Self.
Swami GambiranandaAt the time when the mind, restrained through the practice of Yoga, is withdrawn, and just when one sees the Self by the self and remains contented in the Self alone;
Swami AdidevanandaWhere the mind, controlled through the practice of Yoga, rests, and where one sees the Self by the Self and is delighted by the Self alone.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanWhere the mind, restrained through yoga practice, remains still; and where, observing, the yogi finds satisfaction in the Self alone, by perceiving only the Self within.
Shri Purohit SwamiThere, where the whole of nature is seen in the light of the Self, where the person abides within their Self and is satisfied there, their functions restrained by their union with the Divine, the mind finds rest.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaयोगका सेवन करनेसे जिस अवस्थामें निरुध्द चित्त उपराम हो जाता है तथा जिस अवस्थामें स्वयं अपने-आपमें अपने-आपको देखता हुआ अपने-आपमें सन्तुष्ट हो जाता है।।
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6.21BG-6-21
सुखमात्यन्तिकं यत्तद्बुद्धिग्राह्यमतीन्द्रियम् ।
वेत्ति यत्र न चैवायं स्थितश्चलति तत्त्वतः ॥
sukhamātyantikaṃ yattadbuddhigrāhyamatīndriyam |
vetti yatra na caivāyaṃ sthitaścalati tattvataḥ ||
Translation
Swami SivanandaWhen he (the Yogi) feels that infinite bliss which can be grasped by the pure intellect and which transcends the senses, and is established therein, never moving away from the reality.
Swami GambiranandaWhen one experiences that absolute Bliss, which can be intuited by the intellect and which is beyond the senses, and being thus established, this person surely does not swerve from Reality.
Swami AdidevanandaWhere one knows that infinite happiness which can be grasped by the intellect but is beyond the reach of the senses, and is established in that condition, one does not swerve from it.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanWhere he realizes the limitless Bliss, which is to be grasped by intellect and is beyond the senses; remaining where he does not depart from the Reality.
Shri Purohit SwamiWhen he enjoys the bliss that surpasses the senses and can only be grasped by the pure intellect, when he comes to rest within his highest self, he will never again stray from reality.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaजो सुख आत्यन्तिक, अतीन्द्रिय और बुध्दिग्राह्म है, उस सुखका जिस अवस्थामें अनुभव करता है और जिस सुखमें स्थित हुआ यह ध्यानयोगी फिर कभी तत्वसे विचलित नहीं होता है।।
Swami SivanandaHaving obtained it, he thinks there is no other gain superior to it; established in it, he is not moved even by heavy sorrow.
Swami GambiranandaObtaining which one does not consider any other acquisition to be superior, and being established in which one is not perturbed even by great sorrow;
Swami AdidevanandaHaving gained it, one holds that there is no greater gain; being established in it, one is not moved even by the heaviest sorrow.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanAnd having attained it, he does not think of any other gain as superior to that; being established in it, he is not shaken much by misery, however powerful it may be.
Shri Purohit SwamiFinding That, he will realize that there is no possession so precious. And once established there, no calamity can disturb him.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaजिस लाभकी प्राप्ति होनेपर उससे अधिक कोई दूसरा लाभ उसके माननेमें भी नहीं आता और जिसमें स्थित होनेपर वह बड़े भारी दु:ख से भी विचलित नहीं होता है।।
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6.23BG-6-23
तं विद्याद् दुःखसंयोगवियोगं योगसंज्ञितम् ।
स निश्चयेन योक्तव्यो योगोऽनिर्विण्णचेतसा ॥
taṃ vidyād duḥkhasaṃyogaviyogaṃ yogasaṃjñitam |
sa niścayena yoktavyo yogo'nirviṇṇacetasā ||
Translation
Swami SivanandaLet this be known by the name of Yoga, the severance from union with pain. This Yoga should be practiced with determination and with an undespairing mind.
Swami GambiranandaOne should know that severance of contact with sorrow to be what is called Yoga. That Yoga should be practiced with perseverance and with an undepressed heart.
Swami AdidevanandaKnow this deliverance from association with misery to be Yoga. This Yoga must be practiced with determination and with a mind free from despondency.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThat he would realize to be the cause for his cessation of contact with misery and to be the one made known by Yoga. With determination, that is to be yoked in Yoga by a person of undepressed mind (or of the depressed mind).
Shri Purohit SwamiThis inner severance from the affliction of misery is spirituality. It should be practiced with determination and with a heart that refuses to be depressed.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaदु:ख के संयोग से वियोग है, उसीको 'योग' नामसे जानना चाहिये । (वह योग जिस ध्यानयोग लक्ष्य है,) उस ध्यानयोका अभ्यास न उकताये हुए चित्तसे निश्चयपूर्वक करना चाहिये।।
Swami SivanandaAbandoning unreservedly all desires born of Sankalpa (thought and imagination) and completely restraining the whole group of senses by the mind from all sides.
Swami GambiranandaBy totally eschewing all desires that arise from thoughts and restraining all the organs with the mind from every side;
Swami AdidevanandaRenouncing entirely all desires born of volition and restraining the mind from all the senses on all sides,
Dr. S. SankaranarayanIn order to renounce completely all desires that are born of intention, let a person restrain the group of sense-organs from all sides by mind alone.
Shri Purohit SwamiRenouncing every desire that can be imagined, controlling the senses at every point through the power of the mind;
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaसंकल्प से उत्पन्न समस्त कामनाओं को नि:शेष रूप से परित्याग कर मन के द्वारा इन्द्रिय समुदाय को सब ओर से सम्यक् प्रकार वश में करके।।
Swami SivanandaLittle by little, let him attain steadiness of the intellect by holding it firmly; having made the mind establish itself in the Self, let him not think of anything else.
Swami GambiranandaOne should gradually withdraw with the intellect, endowed with steadiness. Making the mind fixed in the Self, one should not think of anything at all.
Swami AdidevanandaLittle by little, one should withdraw oneself from objects other than the self, with the help of the intellect held by firm resolution; and then one should think of nothing else, having fixed the mind upon the Self.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanVery slowly remain still, keeping the mind well established in the Self by means of the intellect held in steadiness; and let him not think of anything (object).
Shri Purohit SwamiLittle by little, with the help of his reason controlled by fortitude, let him attain peace; and, fixing his mind on the Self, let him not think of anything else.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaशनै: शनै: धैर्ययुक्त बुद्धि के द्वारा (योगी) उपरामता (शांति) को प्राप्त होवे; मन को आत्मा में स्थित करके फिर अन्य कुछ भी चिन्तन न करे।।
Swami SivanandaFrom whatever cause the restless and unsteady mind wanders away, let him restrain it from that and bring it under the control of the Self alone.
Swami GambiranandaThe yogi should bring this mind under the subjugation of the Self itself, restraining it from all those causes that cause the restless, unsteady mind to wander away.
Swami AdidevanandaWherever the fickle and unsteady mind wanders, one should subdue it and then bring it back under the control of the self alone.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanBy whatever things the shaky and unsteady mind strays, let him restrain it from those things and bring it back under the control of the Self alone.
Shri Purohit SwamiWhen the volatile and wavering mind wanders, let him restrain it and bring it back to its allegiance to the Self.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaयह चंचल और अस्थिर मन जिन कारणों से (विषयों में) विचरण करता है, उनसे संयमित करके उसे आत्मा के ही वश में लावे अर्थात् आत्मा में स्थिर करे।।
Swami SivanandaSupreme Bliss indeed comes to this Yogi whose mind is made peaceful, whose passion is quelled, who has become Brahman, and who is free from sin.
Swami GambiranandaSupreme Bliss comes to this yogi alone whose mind has become perfectly tranquil, whose quality of rajas has been eliminated, who has become identified with Brahman, and is untainted.
Swami AdidevanandaFor supreme happiness comes to the Yogin whose mind is at peace, who is free from evil, from whom Rajas has departed, and who has become the Brahman.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanIndeed, the Supreme Bliss comes to this highly tranquil-minded man of Yoga, whose passions remain stilled, who has become one with the Brahman, and who is free from sins.
Shri Purohit SwamiSupreme bliss is the lot of the sage whose mind attains peace, whose passions subside, who is without sin, and who becomes one with the Absolute.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaजिसका मन प्रशान्त है, जो पापरहित (अकल्मषम्) है और जिसका रजोगुण (विक्षेप) शांत हुआ है, ऐसे ब्रह्मरूप हुए इस योगी को उत्तम सुख प्राप्त होता है।।
Swami SivanandaThe yogi, always engaging the mind thus (in the practice of yoga), is freed from sins and easily enjoys the infinite bliss of contact with Brahman (the Eternal).
Swami GambiranandaBy constantly concentrating his mind in this way, the taintless yogi easily attains the absolute bliss of contact with Brahman.
Swami AdidevanandaThus, devoting himself to the Yoga of the Self, freed from impurities, the yogin easily attains the supreme bliss of contact with the Brahman.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThus, yoking the self always, the man of Yoga, with a subdued mind, easily attains complete union, that is, the Brahman.
Shri Purohit SwamiThus, free from sin, abiding always in the Eternal, the saint enjoys, without effort, the bliss that flows from the realization of the Infinite.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaइस प्रकार मन को सदा आत्मा में स्थिर करने का योग करने वाला पापरहित योगी सुखपूर्वक ब्रह्मसंस्पर्श का परम सुख प्राप्त करता है।।
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6.29BG-6-29
सर्वभूतस्थमात्मानं सर्वभूतानि चात्मनि ।
ईक्षते योगयुक्तात्मा सर्वत्र समदर्शनः ॥
Swami SivanandaWith the mind harmonized by Yoga, he sees the Self abiding in all beings and all beings in the Self; he sees the same everywhere.
Swami GambiranandaOne who has their mind Self-absorbed through Yoga, and who has the vision of sameness everywhere, sees this Self existing in everything, and everything in their Self.
Swami AdidevanandaHe whose mind is fixed in Yoga sees reality everywhere; he sees his Self as abiding in all beings and all beings in his Self.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanHe who has yoked himself in Yoga and observes everything truly perceives the Self to be abiding in all beings and all beings to be abiding in the Self.
Shri Purohit SwamiHe who experiences the unity of life sees his own Self in all beings, and all beings in his own Self, and looks upon everything with an impartial eye.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaयोगयुक्त अन्त:करण वाला और सर्वत्र समदर्शी योगी आत्मा को सब भूतों में और भूतमात्र को आत्मा में देखता है।।
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6.30BG-6-30
यो मां पश्यति सर्वत्र सर्वं च मयि पश्यति ।
तस्याहं न प्रणश्यामि स च मे न प्रणश्यति ॥
yo māṃ paśyati sarvatra sarvaṃ ca mayi paśyati |
tasyāhaṃ na praṇaśyāmi sa ca me na praṇaśyati ||
Translation
Swami SivanandaHe who sees Me everywhere and sees everything in Me, never becomes separated from Me, nor do I from him.
Swami GambiranandaOne who sees Me in everything and sees all things in Me—I do not lose sight of him, and he also is not lost to My vision.
Swami AdidevanandaTo him who sees Me in every self and every self in Me—I am not lost to him, nor is he lost to Me.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanHe who observes Me in all and observes all in Me—for him, I am not lost, and he too is not lost for me.
Shri Purohit SwamiHe who sees Me in everything and everything in Me, I shall never forsake him, nor shall he lose Me.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaजो पुरुष मुझे सर्वत्र देखता है और सबको मुझमें देखता है, उसके लिए मैं नष्ट नहीं होता (अर्थात् उसके लिए मैं दूर नहीं होता) और वह मुझसे वियुक्त नहीं होता।।
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6.31BG-6-31
सर्वभूतस्थितं यो मां भजत्येकत्वमास्थितः ।
सर्वथा वर्तमानोऽपि स योगी मयि वर्तते ॥
sarvabhūtasthitaṃ yo māṃ bhajatyekatvamāsthitaḥ |
sarvathā vartamāno'pi sa yogī mayi vartate ||
Translation
Swami SivanandaHe who, being established in unity, worships Me, who dwells in all beings, that yogi abides in Me, whatever their mode of living may be.
Swami GambiranandaThat yogi, who, being established in unity, adores Me as existing in all things, exists in Me—in whatever condition he may be.
Swami AdidevanandaThe yogi who, fixed in oneness, worships Me dwelling in all beings—he abides in Me, no matter how he may live.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanHe who is firmly established in the oneness of Me, experiences Me immanent in all beings—that man of Yoga is never stained, no matter what stage he may be in.
Shri Purohit SwamiThe sage who realizes the unity of life and who worships Me in all beings, lives in Me, no matter what their lot may be.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaजो पुरुष एकत्वभाव मंे स्थित हुआ सम्पूर्ण भूतों में स्थित मुझे भजता है, वह योगी सब प्रकार से वर्तता हुआ (रहता हुआ) मुझमें स्थित रहता है।।
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6.32BG-6-32
आत्मौपम्येन सर्वत्र समं पश्यति योऽर्जुन ।
सुखं वा यदि वा दुःखं सः योगी परमो मतः ॥
Swami SivanandaHe who, through the likeness of the Self, O Arjuna, sees reality everywhere, be it pleasure or pain, is regarded as the highest Yogi.
Swami GambiranandaO Arjuna, that yogi is considered the best who judges what is happiness and sorrow in all beings by the same standard as they would apply to themselves.
Swami AdidevanandaHe who, due to the similarity of selves everywhere, sees pleasure or pain as the same everywhere—that yogi, O Arjuna, is considered the closest.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanWhoever finds pleasure or pain equally in all, as if it were in themselves—that person is considered to be a great man of Yoga, O Arjuna!
Shri Purohit SwamiO Arjuna! He is the perfect saint who, having been taught by the likeness within himself, sees the same Self everywhere, regardless of whether the outer form be pleasurable or painful.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaहे अर्जुन ! जो पुरुष अपने समान सर्वत्र सम देखता है, चाहे वह सुख हो या दु:ख, वह परम योगी माना गया है।।
Swami SivanandaArjuna said, "O Krishna, I do not see how this Yoga of equanimity, which you have taught me, can be maintained steadily, due to the restlessness of the mind."
Swami GambiranandaArjuna said, "O Madhusudana (Krsna), this Yoga that You have spoken of as sameness, I do not see its steady continuance due to the restlessness of the mind."
Swami AdidevanandaArjuna said, "O Krsna, this Yoga of reality, which You have declared, I do not see how it can be steady due to the fickleness of the mind."
Dr. S. SankaranarayanArjuna said, "O slayer of Mandhu, this Yoga of equanimity which You have spoken of, I do not find a proper foundation for it due to the unsteadiness of the mind."
Shri Purohit SwamiArjuna said: I do not see how I can attain this state of equanimity which You have revealed, owing to the restlessness of my mind.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaअर्जुन ने कहा -- हे मधुसूदन ! जो यह साम्य योग आपने कहा, मैं मन के चंचल होने से इसकी चिरस्थायी स्थिति को नहीं देखता हूं।।
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6.34BG-6-34
चञ्चलं हि मनः कृष्ण प्रमाथि बलवद्दृढम् ।
तस्याहं निग्रहं मन्ये वायोरिव सुदुष्करम् ॥
Swami SivanandaThe mind is indeed restless, turbulent, strong, and unyielding, O Krishna; I consider it as difficult to control as controlling the wind.
Swami GambiranandaFor, O Kṛṣṇa, the mind is unsteady, turbulent, strong, and obstinate; I consider its control to be as difficult as that of the wind.
Swami AdidevanandaFor the mind is fickle, O Krsna, impetuous, powerful, and stubborn; I think that restraining it is as difficult as restraining the wind.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanO Krsna! The mind is indeed unsteady, destructive, strong, and obstinate; I believe it is very difficult to control it, just as it is to control the wind.
Shri Purohit SwamiMy Lord! Verily, the mind is fickle and turbulent, obstinate, and strong; indeed, it is extremely difficult to control, like the wind.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaक्योंकि हे कृष्ण ! यह मन चंचल और प्रमथन स्वभाव का तथा बलवान् और दृढ़ है; उसका निग्रह करना मैं वायु के समान अति दुष्कर मानता हूँ ।।
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6.35BG-6-35
श्री भगवानुवाच ।
असंशयं महाबाहो मनो दुर्निग्रहं चलं ।
अभ्यासेन तु कौन्तेय वैराग्येण च गृह्यते ॥
śrī bhagavānuvāca |
asaṃśayaṃ mahābāho mano durnigrahaṃ calaṃ |
abhyāsena tu kaunteya vairāgyeṇa ca gṛhyate ||
Translation
Swami SivanandaThe Blessed Lord said, "Undoubtedly, O mighty-armed Arjuna, the mind is difficult to control and restless; but with practice and dispassion, it can be restrained."
Swami GambiranandaThe Blessed Lord said, O mighty-armed one, undoubtedly the mind is untamable and restless. But, O son of Kunti, it can be brought under control through practice and detachment.
Swami AdidevanandaThe Lord said, "The mind is indeed hard to subdue and fickle, O mighty-armed one, but, O son of Kunti, it can be brought under control through practice and the exercise of dispassion."
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThe Bhagavat said, O mighty-armed one! No doubt, the mind is unsteady and hard to control. But it can be controlled through practice and an attitude of desirelessness, O son of Kunti!
Shri Purohit SwamiLord Shri Krishna replied: Doubtless, O Mighty One, the mind is fickle and exceedingly difficult to restrain; however, O Son of Kunti, with practice and renunciation, it can be done.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaश्रीभगवान् कहते हैं -- हे महबाहो ! नि:सन्देह मन चंचल और कठिनता से वश में होने वाला है; परन्तु, हे कुन्तीपुत्र ! उसे अभ्यास और वैराग्य के द्वारा वश में किया जा सकता है।।
asaṃyatātmanā yogo duṣprāpa iti me matiḥ |
vaśyātmanā tu yatatā śakyo'vāptumupāyataḥ ||
Translation
Swami SivanandaI think Yoga is hard to be attained by one with an uncontrolled self, but the self-controlled and striving one can attain it by the appropriate means.
Swami GambiranandaMy conviction is that Yoga is difficult to attain for one with an uncontrolled mind. But it is possible to attain through the aforementioned means for one who strives and has a controlled mind.
Swami AdidevanandaIn my opinion, Yoga is hard to attain by a person of an unrestrained mind; however, it can be attained through the right means by one who strives for it and has a subdued mind.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanMy belief is that attaining Yoga is difficult for a person with an uncontrolled mind; but it is possible to attain by proper means with a subdued self.
Shri Purohit SwamiIt is not possible to attain Self-Realization unless one knows how to control oneself; however, for one who, striving by the proper means, learns such control, it is possible.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaअसंयत मन के पुरुष द्वारा योग प्राप्त होना कठिन है, परन्तु स्वाधीन मन वाले प्रयत्नशील पुरुष द्वारा उपाय से योग प्राप्त होना संभव है, यह मेरा मत है।।
Swami SivanandaArjuna said, "He who is unable to control himself, even though he has faith, and whose mind wanders away from Yoga, what end does he meet, having failed to attain perfection in Yoga, O Krishna?"
Swami GambiranandaArjuna said, "O Krsna, what goal does one attain who, despite having faith, fails to achieve perfection in Yoga due to lack of diligence, and whose mind becomes deflected from Yoga?"
Swami AdidevanandaArjuna said, "If a person who is possessed of faith but has put in only inadequate effort finds his mind wandering away from Yoga, and then fails to attain perfection—what way does he go, O Krishna?"
Dr. S. SankaranarayanArjuna said, "A person who has faith and is desirous of reaching the path of the good, but whose mind has been severed from Yoga—to which goal does he go, having failed to attain success in Yoga? O Krsna!"
Shri Purohit SwamiArjuna asked: What of him who fails to control himself, whose mind falls from spiritual contemplation, yet retains his faith and does not attain perfection?
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaअर्जुन ने कहा -- हे कृष्ण ! जिसका मन योग से चलायमान हो गया है, ऐसा अपूर्ण प्रयत्न वाला (अयति) श्रद्धायुक्त पुरुष योग की सिद्धि को न प्राप्त होकर किस गति को प्राप्त होता है?
Swami SivanandaFallen from both, does he not perish like a rent cloud, supportless, O mighty-armed one, deluded on the path of Brahman?
Swami GambiranandaO Mighty-armed one, having fallen from both [paths], without support, deluded on the path to Brahman, does he not get ruined like a scattered cloud?
Swami AdidevanandaWithout any support, confused in the path leading to the Brahman, and thus having fallen from both, does he not perish, O mighty-armed one, like a rent cloud?
Dr. S. SankaranarayanDoes he, fallen from both, get lost like a broken cloud? Or, O mighty-armed one! Having no support, does he meet total destruction?
Shri Purohit SwamiHaving failed in both, my Lord, is he without hope, like a riven cloud with no support, lost on the spiritual path?
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaहे महबाहो ! क्या वह ब्रह्म के मार्ग में मोहित तथा आश्रयरहित पुरुष छिन्न-भिन्न मेघ के समान दोनों ओर से भ्रष्ट हुआ नष्ट तो नहीं हो जाता है?
Word meaningsHinglish
6.39BG-6-39
एतन्मे संशयं कृष्ण छेत्तुमर्हस्यशेषतः ।
त्वदन्यः संशयस्यास्य छेत्ता न ह्युपपद्यते ॥
Swami SivanandaO Krishna, please completely dispel this doubt of mine, for it is not possible for anyone but You to do so.
Swami GambiranandaO Krsna, you should totally eradicate this doubt of mine, for none other than yourself can be the dispeller of this doubt!
Swami AdidevanandaO Krsna, you should altogether remove this doubt of mine, for there is no other remover of this doubt than you.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanPlease dispel this doubt of mine completely. But for You, O Krsna, no one else is capable of eradicating this doubt.
Shri Purohit SwamiMy Lord! You are worthy to solve this doubt once and for all; there is no one else competent to do so, save Yourself.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaहे कृष्ण ! मेरे इस संशय को नि:शेष रूप से छेदन (निराकरण) करने के लिए आप ही योग्य है; क्योंकि आपके अतिरिक्त अन्य कोई इस संशय का छेदन करन वाला (छेत्ता) मिलना संभव नहीं है।।
Swami SivanandaThe Blessed Lord said, "O Arjuna, neither in this world nor in the next will there be destruction for him; none, indeed, who does good, O my son, ever comes to grief."
Swami GambiranandaThe Blessed Lord said, "O Partha, there is certainly no ruin for him here or hereafter, for no one engaged in good meets with a deplorable end, my son!"
Swami AdidevanandaThe Lord said, "Neither here in this world nor there in the next is there destruction for him. For no one who does good ever comes to an evil end."
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThe Bhagavat said, "O dear Partha! Neither in this world nor in the other is there destruction for him. Certainly, no one who performs an auspicious act ever comes to a grievous state."
Shri Purohit SwamiLord Shri Krishna replied: My beloved child! There is no destruction for him, either in this world or the next. No evil fate awaits him who treads the path of righteousness.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaश्रीभगवान् ने कहा -- हे पार्थ ! उस पुरुष का, न तो इस लोक में और न ही परलोक में ही नाश होता है; हे तात ! कोई भी शुभ कर्म करने वाला दुर्गति को नहीं प्राप्त होता है।।
Swami SivanandaHaving attained to the worlds of the righteous and having dwelt there for everlasting years, he who fell from Yoga is born in a house of the pure and wealthy.
Swami GambiranandaAttaining the worlds of the righteous and residing there for eternal years, the man who has fallen from Yoga is born in the house of the pious and prosperous.
Swami AdidevanandaHe who has fallen away from Yoga is born again in the house of the pure and prosperous, having attained to the worlds of doers of good deeds and dwelled there for many long years.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanHaving attained the worlds of those who perform pious acts, and having resided there for years of eternity, the one who has fallen from Yoga is born again in the house of the pure and wealthy.
Shri Purohit SwamiHaving reached the worlds where the righteous dwell, and having remained there for many years, he who has strayed from the path of spirituality will be born again into the family of the pure, benevolent, and prosperous.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaयोगभ्रष्ट पुरुष पुण्यवानों के लोकों को प्राप्त होकर वहाँ दीर्घकाल तक वास करके शुद्ध आचरण वाले श्रीमन्त (धनवान) पुरुषों के घर में जन्म लेता है।।
Word meaningsHinglish
6.42BG-6-42
अथवा योगिनामेव कुले भवति धीमताम् ।
एतद्धि दुर्लभतरं लोके जन्म यदीदृशम् ॥
Swami SivanandaOr he is born in a family of even the wisest of yogis; verily, such a birth is very difficult to obtain in this world.
Swami GambiranandaOr, he is born in the family of wise yogis. Such a birth is indeed more difficult to come by in the world.
Swami AdidevanandaOr he is born into a family of wise yogis. But such a birth in this world is rare.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanOr, he is born nowhere else but in the family of the intelligent men of Yoga; for, this birth is more difficult to obtain in the world.
Shri Purohit SwamiOr, he may be born in the family of wise sages, though such a birth is indeed very difficult to obtain.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaअथवा, (साधक) ज्ञानवान् योगियों के ही कुल में जन्म लेता है, परन्तु इस प्रकार का जन्म इस लोक में नि:संदेह अति दुर्लभ है।।
tatra taṃ buddhisaṃyogaṃ labhate paurvadehikam |
yatate ca tato bhūyaḥ saṃsiddhau kurunandana ||
Translation
Swami SivanandaThen he comes into contact with the knowledge acquired in his former body and strives even more for perfection, O Arjuna.
Swami GambiranandaThere he becomes endowed with the wisdom acquired in the previous body, and he strives even more than before for perfection, O scion of the Kuru dynasty.
Swami AdidevanandaThere, O Arjuna, he regains the disposition of mind that he had in his former body, and from there he strives even more for success in Yoga.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThere, in that life, he regains the link of mentality transmitted from his former body. Consequently, once again he strives for full success, O rejoicer of the Kurus!
Shri Purohit SwamiThen, the experience acquired in his former life will revive, and with it, he will more eagerly strive for perfection than before.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaहे कुरुनन्दन ! वह पुरुष वहाँ पूर्व देह में प्राप्त किये गये ज्ञान से सम्पन्न होकर योगसंसिद्धि के लिए उससे भी अधिक प्रयत्न करता है।।
Swami SivanandaBy that same former practice, he is borne on in spite of himself. Even he who merely wishes to know Yoga goes beyond the Brahmanic word.
Swami GambiranandaFor, by that very past practice, he is carried forward even in spite of himself! Even a seeker of Yoga transcends the results of the performance of Vedic rituals!
Swami AdidevanandaBy the power of his earlier practice, he is carried forward even against his will. Even though he is an enquirer about Yoga, he transcends the Sabda-Brahman, i.e., Prakṛti or matter.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanNot being a master of himself, he is only dragged by that former practice (its mental impression); only a seeker of the knowledge of Yoga passes beyond what strengthens the [sacred] text.
Shri Purohit SwamiUnconsciously, he will return to the practices of his old life; thus, one who strives to attain spiritual consciousness is certainly superior to one who merely talks about it.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaउसी पूर्वाभ्यास के कारण वह अवश हुआ योग की ओर आकर्षित होता है। योग का जो केवल जिज्ञासु है वह शब्दब्रह्म का अतिक्रमण करता है।।
Swami SivanandaBut the Yogi who strives assiduously, purified of sins and perfected gradually over many births, reaches the highest goal.
Swami GambiranandaHowever, the yogi, applying himself assiduously, becoming purified from sin and attaining perfection through many births, they achieve the highest Goal.
Swami AdidevanandaBut the yogi, striving earnestly, cleansed of all his stains and perfected through many births, reaches the supreme state.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanAfter that, the assiduous man of Yoga, having his sins completely cleansed and being perfected through many births, reaches the Supreme Goal.
Shri Purohit SwamiThen, after many lives of earnest striving and absolution of sins, the student of spirituality attains perfection and reaches the Supreme.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaपरन्तु प्रयत्नपूर्वक अभ्यास करने वाला योगी सम्पूर्ण पापों से शुद्ध होकर अनेक जन्मों से (शनै: शनै:) सिद्ध होता हुआ, तब परम गति को प्राप्त होता है।।
Swami SivanandaThe yogi is thought to be superior to the ascetics, even superior to those who have knowledge obtained through the study of scriptures; he is also superior to men of action; therefore, be thou a yogi, O Arjuna.
Swami GambiranandaA yogi is higher than those of austerity; they are considered higher even than those of knowledge. The yogi is also higher than those of action. Therefore, O Arjuna, become a yogi.
Swami AdidevanandaGreater than the ascetics, greater than those who possess knowledge, greater than the ritualists is the Yogin. Therefore, O Arjuna, become a Yogin.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThe person of Yoga is superior to the persons of austerities and is considered superior even to the persons of knowledge; and the person of Yoga is superior to the persons of action. Therefore, O Arjuna! you should become a person of Yoga.
Shri Purohit SwamiThe wise person is superior to the ascetic, the scholar, and the man of action; therefore, be thou a wise person, O Arjuna!
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaक्योंकि योगी तपस्वियों से श्रेष्ठ है और (केवल शास्त्र के) ज्ञान वालों से भी श्रेष्ठ माना गया है तथा कर्म करने वालों से भी योगी श्रेष्ठ है, इसलिए हे अर्जुन तुम योगी बनो।।
Word meaningsHinglish
6.47BG-6-47
योगिनामपि सर्वेषां मद्गतेनान्तरात्मना ।
श्रद्धावान्भजते यो मां स मे युक्ततमो मतः ॥
yogināmapi sarveṣāṃ madgatenāntarātmanā |
śraddhāvānbhajate yo māṃ sa me yuktatamo mataḥ ||
Translation
Swami SivanandaAnd among all the Yogis, he who, full of faith and with his inner self merged in Me, worships Me is deemed by Me to be the most devoted.
Swami GambiranandaEven among all the yogis, he who adores Me with his mind fixed on Me and with faith is considered by Me to be the best of the yogis.
Swami AdidevanandaHe who, with faith, worships Me, and whose innermost self is fixed in Me, I consider him to be the greatest of the Yogins.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanHe who has faith and serves Me with his inner self devoted to Me, is considered by Me to be the best of all yogis.
Shri Purohit SwamiI look upon him as the best of mystics, who, full of faith, worships Me and abides in Me.
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaसमस्त योगियों में जो भी श्रद्धावान् योगी मुझ में युक्त हुये अन्तरात्मा से (अर्थात् एकत्व भाव से मुझे भजता है, वह मुझे युक्ततम (सर्वश्रेष्ठ) मान्य है।।