Chapter 6, Verse 31
सर्वभूतस्थितं यो मां भजत्येकत्वमास्थित: | सर्वथा वर्तमानोऽपि स योगी मयि वर्तते ॥31॥
sarva-bhūta-sthitaṁ yo māṁ bhajaty ekatvam āsthitaḥ | sarvathā vartamāno ’pi sa yogī mayi vartate ||
"The yogi who, established in unity, worships Me as abiding in all beings, abides in Me, whatever his mode of living."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 6.31 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 6.31 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
This verse explores the culmination of spiritual vision. A perfected yogi sees the Supreme Soul (Paramatma) residing in every living being, from a blade of grass to a celestial deity. 'Ekatvam' refers to the realization that the same Divine presence is everywhere. Crucially, the phrase 'sarvathā vartamāno ’pi' (in whatever condition he may be) implies that once this state of God-consciousness is reached, the yogi's external activities or social status do not break their union with God. They are no longer bound by external rituals because their very existence has become an act of worship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 6.31?
The yogi who, established in unity, worships Me as abiding in all beings, abides in Me, whatever his mode of living.