Chapter 6 Verse 33
Dhyān Yog
अर्जुन उवाच योऽयं योगस्त्वया प्रोक्तः साम्येन मधुसूदन। एतस्याहं न पश्यामि चञ्चलत्वात् स्थितिं स्थिराम्।।6.33।।
arjuna uvācha yo ’yaṁ yogas tvayā proktaḥ sāmyena madhusūdana etasyāhaṁ na paśhyāmi chañchalatvāt sthitiṁ sthirām
Word Meanings
| arjunaḥ uvācha | Arjun said |
| yaḥ | which |
| ayam | this |
| yogaḥ | system of Yog |
| tvayā | by you |
| proktaḥ | described |
| sāmyena | by equanimity |
| madhu-sūdana | Shree Krishna, the killer of the demon named Madhu |
| etasya | of this |
| aham | I |
| na | do not |
| paśhyāmi | see |
| chañchalatvāt | due to restlessness |
| sthitim | situation |
| sthirām | steady |
Translation
Arjuna 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."
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
Arjuna admits that he cannot see how the yoga of equal-mindedness can be kept steady because the mind is naturally restless. This is an honest, practical concern about inner life, not a failure.
The verse teaches that equanimity is a goal that needs training. The mind will jump and wander; recognizing that is the first step toward steady practice rather than blaming yourself.
Spiritually, admitting difficulty is itself growth. True yoga does not demand instant calm; it asks for patient, repeated effort to bring the mind back again and again.
Life Application
- Start small: practice one short, regular pause each day (2–5 minutes of breath awareness) to train attention.
- When you feel restless, stop and notice the urge to react. Name it (“restless,” “angry,” “worry”) and gently return to the present.
- Be kind and consistent: progress comes from steady practice, not perfect control.
Reflection Question
What small, realistic step will you take today to calm a restless mind?