Sbg6.11
Sloka 6.11
Sloka (श्लोक)
शुचौ देशे प्रतिष्ठाप्य स्थिरमासनमात्मनः। नात्युच्छ्रितं नातिनीचं चैलाजिनकुशोत्तरम्।।6.11।।
पदच्छेद / Padaccheda
शुचौ देशे प्रतिष्ठाप्य स्थिरम् आसनम् आत्मनः न अत्युच्छ्रितम् न अतिनीचम् चैल-आजिन-कुश-उत्तरम्
Transliteration (लिप्यांतरण)
śucau deśe pratiṣṭhāpya sthiram āsanam ātmanaḥ | na atyucchritam na atinīcam caila-ajina-kuśa-utaram ||
Translation (अनुवाद)
In a clean place, establish a firm seat for yourself that is neither too high nor too low, and cover it with a layer of cloth, skin, and Kusha grass one over the other.
Word-by-Word Meaning (अन्वय के साथ शब्दार्थ)
| Sanskrit (संस्कृत) | English Meaning (अर्थ) | Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ) |
|---|---|---|
| शुचौ | in a clean | स्वच्छ में |
| देशे | place | स्थान |
| प्रतिष्ठाप्य | establishing | स्थापित करके |
| स्थिरम् | firm | स्थिर |
| आसनम् | seat | आसन |
| आत्मनः | your own | अपने |
| न | not | नहीं |
| अत्युच्छ्रितम् | very high | बहुत ऊँचा |
| न | not | नहीं |
| अतिनीचम् | very low | बहुत नीचा |
| चैल | cloth | वस्त्र |
| आजिन | skin | चर्म |
| कुश | Kusha grass | कुशा घास |
| उत्तरम् | over | ऊपर |
कर्ता-क्रिया-विधान / S-V-O Tuples
| कर्ता (Subject) | क्रिया (Verb) | विधान (Object) | अंग्रेज़ी अनुवाद / English Translation | हिंदी अनुवाद / Hindi Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| साधक (practitioner) | प्रतिष्ठाप्य (establish) | स्थिरमासनम् (firm seat) | The practitioner establishes a firm seat. | साधक स्थिर आसन स्थापित करता है। |
| साधक (practitioner) | प्रतिष्ठाप्य (should establish) | शुचौ देशे (in a clean place) | The practitioner should establish it in a clean place. | साधक को इसे स्वच्छ स्थान में स्थापित करना चाहिए। |
Important Concepts (महत्वपूर्ण अवधारणाएँ)
Categories (वर्गीकरण)
- "Instructions for Meditation"
- "Practice Guidelines"
Commentary (टीका)
In this śloka, Lord Krishna provides instructions regarding the physical setup for meditation. It emphasizes the importance of an appropriate environment that is crucial for yoga practice. The seat should be made firm to provide stability to the practitioner and must be neither too high nor too low to prevent discomfort or distractions like falling or insects. The sequence of layers consisting of a cloth, skin, and Kusha grass serves both practical and symbolic purposes, aiming to insulate the body from the ground and create a conducive space for meditation. The use of naturally pure material like Kusha grass highlights the importance of purity and simplicity in yogic practices. The commentary also underscores the significance of personal ownership of meditation implements to avoid taking on karmic influences from others.