Chapter 6 Verse 27
Dhyān Yog
प्रशान्तमनसं ह्येनं योगिनं सुखमुत्तमम्। उपैति शान्तरजसं ब्रह्मभूतमकल्मषम्।।6.27।।
praśhānta-manasaṁ hyenaṁ yoginaṁ sukham uttamam upaiti śhānta-rajasaṁ brahma-bhūtam akalmaṣham
Word Meanings
| praśhānta | peaceful |
| manasam | mind |
| hi | certainly |
| enam | this |
| yoginam | yogi |
| sukham uttamam | the highest bliss |
| upaiti | attains |
| śhānta-rajasam | whose passions are subdued |
| brahma-bhūtam | endowed with God-realization |
| akalmaṣham | without sin |
Translation
Supreme 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.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
This verse says that deep, lasting happiness comes when the mind is calm. A peaceful mind is not tossed by strong desires or restless thoughts.
Quelling passion means letting go of greedy or angry urges so the inner self is steady. Becoming "Brahma‑bhūtam" means recognizing your true nature as part of a larger whole, beyond ego and fear.
When you live without harming others and without guilty attachments, your actions stop creating inner disturbance. That freedom from inner pollution is the natural ground for the highest bliss.
Life Application
- Practice a short daily pause or breathing exercise to steady your mind before making decisions.
- Notice one recurring desire or reaction (like impatience or craving) and choose a small step to reduce it each day.
- Act kindly and honestly to avoid guilt and cultivate a clear conscience.
Reflection Question
When does my mind feel most unsettled, and what one small step can I take now to calm it?