Chapter 2, Verse 54
अर्जुन उवाच |
स्थितप्रज्ञस्य का भाषा समाधिस्थस्य केशव |
स्थितधी: किं प्रभाषेत किमासीत व्रजेत किम् ॥ 54 ॥
arjuna uvāca
sthitaprajñasya kā bhāṣā samādhisthasya keśava
sthitadhīḥ kiṃ prabhāṣeta kimāsīta vrajeta kim
"Arjuna said: O Kesava, what is the description of one whose intellect is steady and who is situated in samadhi? How does the person of steady mind speak? How does he sit? How does he move?"
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 2.54 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 2.54 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
In this pivotal verse, Arjuna asks Krishna for the clinical symptoms of an enlightened soul. He uses terms like 'Sthitaprajña' (one with firm wisdom) and 'Samādhistha' (one in a state of spiritual absorption). Arjuna isn't just asking for a definition; he wants to know how such a person functions in the world—how they communicate (prabhāṣeta), how they remain still or deal with internal stimuli (āsīta), and how they interact with the external world (vrajeta).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 2.54?
Arjuna said: O Kesava, what is the description of one whose intellect is steady and who is situated in samadhi? How does the person of steady mind speak? How does he sit? How does he move?