Chapter 6 Verse 15
Dhyān Yog
युञ्जन्नेवं सदाऽऽत्मानं योगी नियतमानसः। शान्तिं निर्वाणपरमां मत्संस्थामधिगच्छति।।6.15।।
yuñjann evaṁ sadātmānaṁ yogī niyata-mānasaḥ śhantiṁ nirvāṇa-paramāṁ mat-sansthām adhigachchhati
Word Meanings
| yuñjan | keeping the mind absorbed in God |
| evam | thus |
| sadā | constantly |
| ātmānam | the mind |
| yogī | a yogi |
| niyata-mānasaḥ | one with a disciplined mind |
| śhāntim | peace |
| nirvāṇa | liberation from the material bondage |
| paramām | supreme |
| mat-sansthām | abides in me |
| adhigachchhati | attains |
Translation
Thus, always keeping the mind balanced, the yogi, with the mind controlled, attains the peace abiding in Me, culminating in liberation.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
A steady, disciplined mind that is kept focused on the Divine brings a deep, lasting peace. The verse says that when a yogi trains the mind and keeps it balanced, that person reaches the supreme calm that dwells in God.
This discipline is not harsh control but steady attention and inner balance — neither restless nor dull. By practicing awareness and detachment from passing thoughts and emotions, the mind becomes centered and free from constant disturbance.
The result is spiritual freedom: inner quiet that feels like resting in the Divine. That calm reduces suffering and changes how you meet daily challenges.
Life Application
- Set a short daily practice (5–15 minutes) of breathing, prayer, or focused silence to train a steady mind.
- When you feel upset, pause and take three slow breaths to bring attention back to the present instead of reacting.
- Choose one simple habit (single-tasking, a nightly moment of gratitude, or brief journaling) to build regular mental balance.
Reflection Question
What one small daily practice can you commit to today to keep your mind steadier?