Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6: Dhyana Yoga

(Path of Meditation)

47 verses · Karma Yoga

The sixth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is "Dhyana Yoga". In this chapter, Krishna reveals the "Yoga of Meditation" and how to practise this Yoga. He discusses the role of action in preparing for Meditation, how performing duties in devotion purifies one's mind and heightens one's spiritual consciousness. He explains in detail the obstacles that one faces when trying to control their mind and the exact methods by which one can conquer their mind. He reveals how one can focus their mind on Paramatma and unite with the God.

भगवद गीता का छठा अध्याय ध्यान योग है। इस अध्याय में कृष्ण बताते हैं कि हम किस प्रकार ध्यान योग का अभ्यास कर सकते हैं। वे ध्यान की तैयारी में कर्म की भूमिका पर चर्चा करते हैं अथवा बताते हैं कि किस प्रकार भक्ति में किया गए कर्म मनुष्ये के मन को शुद्ध करते हैं और उसकी आध्यात्मिक चेतना की वृद्धि में सहायता करते हैं। वे उन बाधाओं का विस्तारपूर्वक वर्णन करते हैं जो कि मनुष्य को अपने दिमाग को नियंत्रित करते समय झेलनी पड़ती हैं अथवा उन सटीक तरीकों का वर्णन करते हैं जिनसे एक मनुष्य अपने दिमाग को जीत सकता है। उन्होंने प्रकट किया की हम किस प्रकार परमात्मा पर अपना ध्यान केंद्रित करके भगवान के साथ एक हो सकते हैं।

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6: Dhyana Yoga – Path of Meditation

Themes in this chapter

  • Self-mastery
  • Meditation practice
  • The yogi’s steadiness

Important teachings

  • The mind can be a friend or an enemy, depending on whether it is trained.
  • Krishna gives a practical picture of meditation: posture, withdrawal, and one-pointedness.
  • Even a seeker who falls short is not lost; sincere effort continues.

All verses in Chapter 6

Chapter questions

What is Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 about?

The sixth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is "Dhyana Yoga". In this chapter, Krishna reveals the "Yoga of Meditation" and how to practise this Yoga. He discusses the role of action in preparing for Meditation, how performing duties in devotion purifies one's mind and heightens one's spiritual consciousness. He explains in detail the obstacles that one faces when trying to control their mind and the exact methods by which one can conquer their mind. He reveals how one can focus their mind on Paramatma and unite with the God.

How many verses are in Chapter 6?

Chapter 6, Dhyana Yoga, contains 47 verses.