Chapter 6, Verse 21
सुखमात्यन्तिकं यत्तद्बुद्धिग्राह्यमतीन्द्रियम् | वेत्ति यत्र न चैवायं स्थितश्चलति तत्वत: ॥21॥
sukham ātyantikaṃ yat tad buddhi-grāhyam atīndriyam | vetti yatra na caivāyaṃ sthitaś calati tattvataḥ ||
"When one experiences that absolute Bliss which can be intuited by the intellect and which is beyond the senses, and being established (thus) this person surely does not swerve from Reality."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 6.21 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 6.21 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
This verse describes the state of Samadhi, where the practitioner experiences 'Sukham Atyantikam'—endless, absolute bliss. Unlike sensory pleasures which are fleeting and dependent on external objects, this bliss is 'atindriyam' (beyond the senses) and 'buddhi-grahyam' (grasped by the refined intellect). Once the soul tastes this divine nectar, which is its true nature as a fragment of the Divine (Ananda-Swarupa), it becomes so firmly anchored in 'Tattva' (Truth) that no external upheaval or material attraction can cause it to deviate or swerve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 6.21?
When one experiences that absolute Bliss which can be intuited by the intellect and which is beyond the senses, and being established (thus) this person surely does not swerve from Reality.