Chapter 8 Verse 8
Akṣhar Brahma Yog
अभ्यासयोगयुक्तेन चेतसा नान्यगामिना। परमं पुरुषं दिव्यं याति पार्थानुचिन्तयन्।।8.8।।
abhyāsa-yoga-yuktena chetasā nānya-gāminā paramaṁ puruṣhaṁ divyaṁ yāti pārthānuchintayan
Word Meanings
| abhyāsa-yoga | by practice of yog |
| yuktena | being constantly engaged in remembrance |
| chetasā | by the mind |
| na anya-gāminā | without deviating |
| paramam puruṣham | the Supreme Divine Personality |
| divyam | divine |
| yāti | one attains |
| pārtha | Arjun, the son of Pritha |
| anuchintayan | constant remembrance |
Translation
With the mind not moving towards any other thing, made steadfast through the practice of habitual meditation, and constantly meditating, one goes to the Supreme Person, the Resplendent, O Arjuna.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
When the mind is trained by steady practice and does not wander to other things, it stays fixed on the Divine. Habitual meditation and constant remembrance make the mind calm and single-pointed.
This steady focus is not a one-time effort but the fruit of regular practice. By returning again and again to the same inner aim, the heart becomes naturally drawn to the highest Reality.
With such unbroken attention, a person moves beyond small attachments and experiences the presence of the Supreme Being. The verse points to discipline, simplicity, and constant inner remembrance as the path to spiritual arrival.
Life Application
- Set a short daily practice (even 5–10 minutes) of quiet remembering—focus on a name, breath, or feeling of presence and gently return when distracted.
- Link your remembrance to a routine action (waking up, washing hands, walking) so it becomes a natural habit throughout the day.
- When choices or worries arise, pause and bring your attention back to that steady inner aim before acting.
Reflection Question
What one small, regular practice can I commit to today to keep my mind steady on what truly matters?