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प्रशान्तात्मा विगतभीर्ब्रह्मचारिव्रते स्थितः | मनः संयम्य मच्चित्तो युक्त आसीत मत्परः ||६-१४||
praśāntātmā vigatabhīrbrahmacārivrate sthitaḥ . manaḥ saṃyamya maccitto yukta āsīta matparaḥ ||6-14||
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The Translation

“with a peaceful mind, free from fear, established in the vow of celibacy, controlling the mind, let him sit in meditation, absorbing the thoughts in Me, and having Me as the supreme goal.”

Commentary & Insights

Krishna describes the mental state of the meditator, emphasizing peace, fearlessness, self-restraint, and devotion as the keys to absorption.

Practical Application
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When starting a task today, close your eyes for 30 seconds and repeat: 'I am calm, I am safe, I am focused on my purpose.'

Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
  • Why is freedom from fear (*vigata-bhīḥ*) necessary to sit quietly? What are the subconscious fears that arise when we close our eyes?
  • What does it mean to make the Divine the focal point of your thoughts (*mac-cittaḥ*) during meditation?

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6.14
प्रशान्तात्मा विगतभीर्ब्रह्मचारिव्रते स्थितः