Chapter 6, Verse 31 (Bhagavad Gita 6.31)
Chapter 6: Dhyān Yog – Path of Meditation
Sanskrit Shloka
सर्वभूतस्थितं यो मां भजत्येकत्वमास्थितः। सर्वथा वर्तमानोऽपि स योगी मयि वर्तते
Transliteration
sarva-bhūta-sthitaṁ yo māṁ bhajatyekatvam āsthitaḥ sarvathā vartamāno ’pi sa yogī mayi vartate
Word Meanings
sarva-bhūta-sthitam—situated in all beings; yaḥ—who; mām—me; bhajati—worships; ekatvam—in unity; āsthitaḥ—established; sarvathā—in all kinds of; varta-mānaḥ—remain; api—although; saḥ—he; yogī—a yogi; mayi—in me; vartate—dwells
Translation
He who, established in the unity of existence, worships Me as the indwelling soul in all beings, that yogi lives in Me, regardless of how they conduct their life.
Meaning & Commentary
This verse shifts the focus of devotion from rituals to the perception of oneness. It teaches that spiritual liberation is not found by withdrawing from the world, but by recognizing the Divine presence within every living creature. When one realizes that the same consciousness animates all, their actions become an expression of sacred service. Consequently, the yogi remains anchored in the Divine even while engaged in worldly duties, transforming every mundane activity into an act of worship. This profound shift liberates the seeker from the duality of 'self' and 'other,' leading to a state of constant, unwavering union with the Infinite.