Chapter 6, Verse 20
यत्रोपरमते चित्तं निरुद्धं योगसेवया | यत्र चैवात्मनात्मानं पश्यन्नात्मनि तुष्यति ॥20॥
yatroparamate cittaṁ niruddhaṁ yoga-sevayā |
yatra caivātmanātmānaṁ paśyann ātmani tuṣyati ||
"When the mind, restrained by the practice of yoga, attains quietude, and when seeing the Self by the self, one is satisfied in the Self alone."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 6.20 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 6.20 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
This verse describes the state of Samadhi or spiritual perfection. Through consistent yoga practice (yoga-sevayā), the mind (citta) becomes still and purified. In this state of clarity, the individual consciousness (atmanā - the purified mind/intellect) perceives the Supreme Soul (ātmānam). The key takeaway is that true satisfaction (tuṣyati) is not found in external sensory objects but within the depths of one's own being once the mental 'mud' has settled.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 6.20?
When the mind, restrained by the practice of yoga, attains quietude, and when seeing the Self by the self, one is satisfied in the Self alone.