Bhagavad Gita · Sankhya Yoga — The Yoga of Knowledge
Chapter 2, Verse 53
"Bhagavad Gita 2.53" — meaning and explanation.
श्रुतिविप्रतिपन्ना ते यदा स्थास्यति निश्चला | समाधावचला बुद्धिस्तदा योगमवाप्स्यसि
śrutivipratipannā te yadā sthāsyati niścalā . samādhāvacalā buddhistadā yogamavāpsyasi
Meaning
2.53 When thy intellect, which is perplexed by the Veda text, which thou hast read, shall stand immovable and steady in the Self, then thou shalt attain Self-realisation.
।।2.53।। जब अनेक प्रकार के विषयों को सुनने से विचलित हुई तुम्हारी बुद्धि आत्मस्वरूप में अचल और स्थिर हो जायेगी तब तुम (परमार्थ) योग को प्राप्त करोगे।।
Explanation
2.53 श्रुतिविप्रतिपन्ना perplexed by what hast heard? ते thy? यदा when? स्थास्यति shall stand? निश्चला immovable? समाधौ in the Self? अचला steady? बुद्धिः intellect? तदा then? योगम् Selfrealisation? अवाप्स्यसि (thou) shalt attain.Commentary When your intellect which is tossed about by the conflict of opinions regarding the Pravritti Marga (the path of action) and the Nivritti Marga (the path of retirement or renunciation) has become immovable without distraction and doubt and firmly established in the Self? then thou shalt attain Selfrealisation or knowledge of the Self (AtmaJnana).
Life Lesson
Study Bhagavad Gita 2.53 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
Context
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, verse 53, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.
Bhagavad Gita 2.53
This page presents the Sanskrit verse, transliteration, Hindi meaning, English meaning, and a simple explanation for study. For a fuller understanding, read this shloka in sequence with the rest of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bhagavad Gita 2.53 mean?
2.53 When thy intellect, which is perplexed by the Veda text, which thou hast read, shall stand immovable and steady in the Self, then thou shalt attain Self-realisation.
What is the life lesson of this verse?
Study Bhagavad Gita 2.53 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
What is the context of this verse?
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, verse 53, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.