Chapter 6, Verse 25 (Bhagavad Gita 6.25)
Chapter 6: Dhyān Yog – Path of Meditation
Sanskrit Shloka
शनैः शनैरुपरमेद् बुद्ध्या धृतिगृहीतया। आत्मसंस्थं मनः कृत्वा न किञ्चिदपि चिन्तयेत्
Transliteration
śhanaiḥ śhanair uparamed buddhyā dhṛiti-gṛihītayā ātma-sansthaṁ manaḥ kṛitvā na kiñchid api chintayet
Word Meanings
śhanaiḥ—gradually; śhanaiḥ—gradually; uparamet—attain peace; buddhyā—by intellect; dhṛiti-gṛihītayā—achieved through determination of resolve that is in accordance with scriptures; ātma-sanstham—fixed in God; manaḥ—mind; kṛitvā—having made; na—not; kiñchit—anything; api—even; chintayet—should think of
Translation
Little by little, one should attain tranquility with the intellect firmly restrained; having established the mind in the Self, let one not think of anything else.
Meaning & Commentary
This verse outlines the psychological discipline of progressive self-mastery, emphasizing that spiritual growth is a gradual, persistent process rather than an overnight transformation. By anchoring the intellect in the stillness of the Self, the seeker moves beyond the constant chatter of external desires and anxieties. It teaches that the mind's tendency to wander is not a failure, but a habit that can be corrected through patient, sustained focus. Ultimately, the practice leads to a state of singularity where the consciousness ceases to be fragmented by worldly distractions, finding total fulfillment in its own innate purity. This inner solidification of focus is the foundation for lasting peace and enlightened living.