Introduction
Chapter 6 of the Bhagavad Gītā, called Dhyāna Yoga or the Yoga of Meditation, teaches the seeker how to discipline the mind, refine the senses, and cultivate inner stillness. In this chapter, Krishna guides Arjuna step by step through the essentials of meditation, showing how true yoga is not merely a physical posture but a steady inward journey toward mastery of the mind. He explains that the mind is naturally restless and difficult to control, yet it can be trained through abhyāsa—consistent, sincere practice—and vairāgya—detachment from distractions and cravings. Together, these two principles form the foundation of spiritual progress. Krishna also describes the qualities of a mature yogi: calmness, balance in pleasure and pain, inner contentment, and a vision of oneness with all beings. Through Dhyāna Yoga, the Gītā reveals how meditation leads to self-mastery, clarity, and deep spiritual connection. Click Here To Access more other text.
Benefit of Studying Verses 30–35
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You learn how to perceive the Divine (Krishna / the Self) in everything — developing universal vision.
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These verses teach how to stay firmly connected with God or your higher Self, even while living in the world.
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You understand how to manage and calm a restless mind — a central challenge in meditation.
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They give practical wisdom: meditation is not just a retreat, but a lived state of consciousness.
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They help cultivate both inner discipline (abhyāsa) and detachment (vairāgya) — core qualities for spiritual growth. Click view PDF.
Verses 30–35: Sanskrit, Translation & Meaning
Verse 30 — Seeing the Divine Everywhere
Sanskrit:
यो मां पश्यति सर्वत्र सर्वं च मयि पश्यति।
तस्याहं न प्रणश्यामि स च मे न प्रणश्यति॥ ६.३०॥
Translation:
“He who sees Me everywhere, and sees everything in Me — for such a one, I am never lost, nor is he ever lost to Me.”
Meaning (bullet points):
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A realized yogi perceives the Divine in all beings and all situations.
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He remains forever connected to God / the higher Self.
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True meditation results in unbroken inner union. Click view PDF.
Verse 31 — The Yogi Established in Oneness
Sanskrit:
सर्वभूतस्थितं यो मां भजत्येकत्वमास्थितः।
सर्वथा वर्तमानोऽपि स योगी मयि वर्तते॥ ६.३१॥
Translation:
“He who, established in unity, worships Me dwelling in all beings — that yogi lives in Me, whatever be his mode of living.”
Meaning:
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A yogi perceives the same Divine presence in every being.
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His worship is inward, grounded in unity, not ritual alone.
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He remains rooted in God while living any kind of life. Click view PDF.
Verse 32 — Seeing All Beings as Oneself
Sanskrit:
आत्मौपम्येन सर्वत्र समं पश्यति योऽर्जुन।
सुखं वा यदि वा दुःखं स योगी परमो मतः॥ ६.३२॥
Translation:
“He is the highest yogi who sees equality in all beings, both in pleasure and in pain, by comparing them with his own self.”
Meaning:
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The mature yogi sees others as his own Self.
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Pleasure and pain are viewed with equal understanding.
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Such equal-vision creates compassion and deep inner peace. Click view PDF.
Verse 33 — Arjuna’s Difficulty with Yoga
Sanskrit:
अर्जुन उवाच
योऽयं योगस्त्वया प्रोक्तः साम्येन मधुसूदन।
एतस्याहं न पश्यामि चञ्चलत्वात् स्थितिं स्थिराम्॥ ६.३३॥
Translation:
Arjuna said: “O Madhusūdana, this yoga of equanimity which You have spoken of appears impractical and difficult for me, because the mind is restless.”
Meaning:
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Arjuna openly expresses his struggle — the mind feels uncontrollable.
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Meditation and inner balance seem difficult to maintain.
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Even sincere seekers face this challenge. Click view PDF.
Verse 34 — Mind Compared to the Wind
Sanskrit:
चञ्चलं हि मनः कृष्ण प्रमाथि बलवद् दृढम्।
तस्याहं निग्रहं manye वायोरिव सुदुष्करम्॥ ६.३४॥
Translation:
“The mind is truly restless, turbulent, powerful, and obstinate, O Krishna. Controlling it, I think, is as difficult as controlling the wind.”
Meaning:
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The mind is wild and powerful like the wind.
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Arjuna feels internal control is harder than external mastery.
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This verse highlights the difficulty of meditation and self-discipline. Click view PDF.
Verse 35 — Krishna Gives the Method
Sanskrit:
श्रीभगवानुवाच
असंशयं महाबाहो मनो दुर्निग्रहं चलम्।
अभ्यासेन तु कौन्तेय वैराग्येण च गृह्यते॥ ६.३५॥
Translation:
“Lord Krishna said: O mighty-armed Arjuna, the mind is indeed difficult to control and restless; but by practice and dispassion it can be controlled.”
Meaning:
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Krishna agrees: mind-control is very difficult.
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But He gives the solution: abhyāsa (regular practice) and vairāgya (detachment).
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With disciplined effort and inner letting-go, mastery is possible.
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This verse forms the foundation of all meditation traditions. Click view PDF.
Why Study These Verses (30–35)
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These verses teach the core insight of meditation: seeing oneness — God in all, all in God.
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They offer practical guidance: how to actually tame a restless mind using practice and detachment.
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They validate the seeker’s struggle: Arjuna’s honest doubts are answered, so you know it’s normal.
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They show the balance required in yoga: not just renunciation, but consistent inner effort.
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Studying them deepens insight into non-duality and spiritual maturity: the yogi’s identity shifts from “I” and “other” to “we / all as one.” Click view PDF.
How Many Times to Study / Revisit
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First Study: Read Sanskrit + translation + meaning together to understand the core message.
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Reflective Reading: Revisit after a few days to reflect on how verse 30 applies to your daily life — do you see “God in everything”?
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Meditative Practice: Use verse 35 as a meditation mantra or theme: repeat mentally while inhaling: abhyāsa, while exhaling: vairāgya.
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Journaling: Once a week, journal about moments when your mind felt restless: how did you apply Krishna’s advice?
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Periodic Review: Every few months, return to these verses; with personal growth, their meaning will deepen. Click view PDF.
Conclusion
Verses 30–35 of Chapter 6 form a powerful core of meditation yoga: Krishna reveals that the ultimate yogi sees unity in all existence, remains inseparable from the Divine, and cultivates compassion by seeing the same Self in everyone. At the same time, He acknowledges the real struggle — the mind is turbulent like the wind — and gives a clear prescription: steady practice and sincere detachment. These teachings are not merely theoretical but deeply practical, giving the seeker both the vision and the means to transform the restless mind into a tool for spiritual realization. By studying these verses repeatedly and applying their wisdom, one can gradually build a steady, peaceful, and spiritually connected life.
