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Mind & yogaChapter 6 · Dhyāna-yoga
6.276.29

Bhagavad-gītā As It Is · Text 6.28

Samādhi and a steadily controlled mind

युञ्जन्नेवं सदात्मानं योगी विगतकल्मष: ।

सुखेन ब्रह्मसंस्पर्शमत्यन्तं सुखमश्न‍ुते ॥ २८ ॥

yuñjann evaṁ sadātmānaṁ

yogī vigata-kalmaṣaḥ

sukhena brahma-saṁsparśam

atyantaṁ sukham aśnute

Translation

Thus the self-controlled yogī, constantly engaged in yoga practice, becomes free from all material contamination and achieves the highest stage of perfect happiness in transcendental loving service to the Lord.

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What this verse is saying, and where it sits in the story.

Happiness in Loving Service

  1. 1Through constant yoga practice, the self-controlled yogī becomes free from material contamination and finds perfect happiness in loving service to the Lord.
  2. 2Prabhupāda explains that self-realization means knowing we are parts of the Supreme and meant to serve Him.
  3. 3Practice self-control and remain steady in loving service to the Lord.

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Chapter 6, Dhyāna-yoga: samādhi and a steadily controlled mind.

What it teaches

Theme summary

A disciplined mind is one's best friend.

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Key ideas in this verse

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Key ideas: manas, indriya, yoga.

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What does BG 6.28 establish in Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport, and how does it connect to mind & yoga?

Practice

Sit quietly for ten minutes and gently return the mind.

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