The Gita

Chapter 6 · Verse 17 of 47

The Yoga of Meditation

ध्यानयोग

Meaning

Supreme God Krishna spoke

This state of Yoga, which extinguishes all suffering, can only be achieved by individuals who maintain disciplined routines in their dietary habits, physical exercise, sleep, and put forth sincere efforts in their work. (6:17)

Sanskrit

श्रीभगवान् उवाच

युक्ताहारविहारस्य युक्तचेष्टस्य कर्मसु ।

युक्तस्वप्नावबोधस्य योगो भवति दुःखहा॥

Word-by-word

युक्त-आहार-विहारस्य, युक्त-चेष्टस्य कर्मसु,

युक्त स्वप्न-अव-बोधस्य, योगः भवति दुःख-हा।

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