Verse 15
युञ्जन्नेवं सदात्मानं योगी नियतमानसः | शान्तिं निर्वाणपरमां मत्संस्थामधिगच्छति || १५ ||
Transliteration
yuñjann evaṃ sadātmānaṃ yogī niyata-mānasaḥ śāntiṃ nirvāṇa-paramāṃ mat-saṃsthām adhigacchati
Synonyms
yuñjan—practicing; evam—as mentioned above; sadā—constantly; ātmānam—body, mind, and soul; yogī—the mystic transcendentalist; niyata-mānasaḥ—with a regulated mind; śāntim—peace; nirvāṇa-paramām—cessation of material existence; mat-saṃsthām—in the spiritual sky; adhigacchati—does attain.
Translation
“Practising yoga constantly in this way, the yogi of disciplined mind attains peace — the highest nirvana — which rests in Me.”
Multi-Tradition Commentary
The fruit of sustained yoga practice is nirvana-parama: the highest peace, the cessation of the restless, desire-driven mind. Krishna specifies that this nirvana 'rests in Me' (mat-samstha) — it is not a cold void or unconsciousness but the infinite fullness of the Divine. This peace is not achieved in one session but through the sustained, consistent practice described across verses 6.10-14. It is the reward of patient, devoted effort over time.
Practical Application (Modern Life)
Consistency matters more than intensity. A regular meditation practice of twenty minutes daily yields far more than occasional three-hour sessions. Commit to a sustainable daily practice and measure progress in months and years, not days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bhagavad Gita 6.15 mean?
Practising yoga constantly in this way, the yogi of disciplined mind attains peace — the highest nirvana — which rests in Me.
What is the word-by-word meaning of Bhagavad Gita 6.15?
yuñjan—practicing; evam—as mentioned above; sadā—constantly; ātmānam—body, mind, and soul; yogī—the mystic transcendentalist; niyata-mānasaḥ—with a regulated mind; śāntim—peace; nirvāṇa-paramām—cessation of material existence; mat-saṃsthām—in the spiritual sky; adhigacchati—does attain.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 6.15 in daily life?
Consistency matters more than intensity. A regular meditation practice of twenty minutes daily yields far more than occasional three-hour sessions. Commit to a sustainable daily practice and measure progress in months and years, not days.