Sbg6.36
Sloka 6.36
Sloka (श्लोक)
असंयतात्मना योगो दुष्प्राप इति मे मतिः। वश्यात्मना तु यतता शक्योऽवाप्तुमुपायतः।।6.36।।
पदच्छेद / Padaccheda
असंयतात्मना / योगः / दुष्प्रापः / इति / मे / मतिः / वश्यात्मना / तु / यतता / शक्यः / अवाप्तुम् / उपायतः
Transliteration (लिप्यांतरण)
asaṁyatātmanā yogo duṣprāpa iti me matiḥ, vaśyātmanā tu yatatā śakyo 'vāptum upāyataḥ
Translation (अनुवाद)
In my opinion, yoga (yoga) is hard to attain for one with an unrestrained self (asaṁyatātmanā), but it is possible for the self-controlled (vaśyātmanā) individual who strives (yatata) through proper means (upāyataḥ).
Word-by-Word Meaning (अन्वय के साथ शब्दार्थ)
| Sanskrit (संस्कृत) | English Meaning (अर्थ) | Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ) |
|---|---|---|
| असंयतात्मना | by one with unrestrained self | अवश मन वाला |
| योगः | yoga | योग |
| दुष्प्रापः | hard to attain | दुर्लभ |
| इति | thus | ऐसा |
| मे | my | मेरा |
| मतिः | opinion | मत |
| वश्यात्मना | by the self-controlled | नियंत्रित मन वाला |
| तु | but | किन्तु |
| यतता | by the striving one | प्रयत्नशील द्वारा |
| शक्यः | possible | संभव |
| अवाप्तुम् | to obtain | प्राप्त करना |
| उपायतः | by means | उपायों द्वारा |
कर्ता-क्रिया-विधान / S-V-O Tuples
| कर्ता (Subject) | क्रिया (Verb) | विधान (Object) | अंग्रेज़ी अनुवाद / English Translation | हिंदी अनुवाद / Hindi Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| असंयतात्मना | योगः | दुष्प्रापः | Yoga (yoga) is hard to attain for one with an unrestrained self | अवश मन वाले के लिए योग दुर्लभ है |
| वश्यात्मना | यतता | शक्यः अवाप्तुम् | For the self-controlled, yoga can be attained by striving | नियंत्रित मन वाले के लिए, प्रयत्नशीलता से योग प्राप्त किया जा सकता है |
Important Concepts (महत्वपूर्ण अवधारणाएँ)
Categories (वर्गीकरण)
- Self-control and Practice
- Attainment of Yoga
- Discipline in Spiritual Practice
Commentary (टीका)
In this sloka, the Bhagavad Gita emphasizes the importance of self-control for the attainment of yoga. A person whose internal faculties, particularly the mind and senses, are not under control (asaṁyatātmanā) finds it challenging to attain yoga. This aligns with the broader Vedantic understanding that dispassion and mindfulness are critical for spiritual progress. Swami Sivananda's commentary further explains that self-control involves constant practice and effort, framing self-realization as achievable through enduring effort and right actions. Swami Ramsukhdas adds that even devotional practices should be done with discipline to avoid the distractions that worldly attachments may cause.
The Hindi commentary highlights a deep insight into spiritual discipline—how an unsettled mind (one consumed with sensory pleasures and improper dispositions) can hinder one's progress toward achieving deep meditation and spiritual realization. Striving (yatata) with a controlled mind (vaśyātmanā) and following the proper method (upāyataḥ) make the goal of spiritual union feasible. Focus on purity of habit and thoughts further amplifies one's potential for mastery in yoga.
This discourse underscores the universal principle that self-mastery is foundational for success in spiritual endeavors, resonating with similar teachings across various spiritual traditions.