Chapter 6 • Verse 14

Dhyana Yoga

The Yoga of Meditation

Sanskrit Verse

Prashantatma vigata-bhir brahmachari-vrate sthitah, manah samyamya maccitto yukta asita mat-parah

Translation & Meaning

With a tranquil mind, free from fear, established in the vow of celibacy, having controlled the mind, let the yogi sit absorbed in Me, with Me as the supreme goal. Tranquility, fearlessness, brahmacharya, and mind-control are the qualities of the meditator who rests in the Divine.

Key Teachings

  • Tranquility and fearlessness are natural outcomes of genuine practice
  • Brahmacharya conserves vital energy for spiritual realization
  • Making the Divine the supreme goal focuses and deepens meditation

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