Chapter 2, Verse 61 (Bhagavad Gita 2.61)
Chapter 2: Sānkhya Yog – Transcendental Knowledge
Sanskrit Shloka
तानि सर्वाणि संयम्य युक्त आसीत मत्परः। वशे हि यस्येन्द्रियाणि तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता
Transliteration
tāni sarvāṇi sanyamya yukta āsīta mat-paraḥ vaśhe hi yasyendriyāṇi tasya prajñā pratiṣhṭhitā
Word Meanings
tāni—them; sarvāṇi—all; sanyamya—subduing; yuktaḥ—united; āsīta—seated; mat-paraḥ—toward me (Shree Krishna); vaśhe—control; hi—certainly; yasya—whose; indriyāṇi—senses; tasya—their; prajñā—perfect knowledge pratiṣhṭhitā
Translation
Having restrained them all, one should sit steadfast, intent on Me; for whose senses are under control, his wisdom is steady.
Meaning & Commentary
This verse teaches that true wisdom is not an intellectual achievement but a state of disciplined consciousness born from self-mastery. By withdrawing the senses from the turbulent pull of external distractions, one creates an inner sanctuary where the mind can rest in the Divine. This spiritual alignment transforms our scattered energy into a focused, tranquil awareness that remains unshaken by life's dualities. Ultimately, it reveals that a stable intellect is the byproduct of surrendering the ego to the higher self, allowing one to navigate existence with profound equanimity and clarity.