Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Verse 12 Meaning

There, having made the mind one-pointed, with the actions of the mind and senses controlled, let him, seated on the seat, practice Yoga for the purification of the self.

BG 6.12

तत्रैकाग्रं मनः कृत्वा यतचित्तेन्द्रियक्रियः। उपविश्यासने युञ्ज्याद्योगमात्मविशुद्धये

tatraikāgraṁ manaḥ kṛitvā yata-chittendriya-kriyaḥ upaviśhyāsane yuñjyād yogam ātma-viśhuddhaye

Meaning

There, having made the mind one-pointed, with the actions of the mind and senses controlled, let him, seated on the seat, practice Yoga for the purification of the self.

Available in 16 languages

Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 6 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: There, having made the mind one-pointed, with the actions of the mind and senses controlled, let him, seated on the seat, practice Yoga for the purification of the self.

In The Yoga of Meditation (Dhyana Yoga), Krishna explains Detailed instructions on meditation, controlling the mind, and achieving inner stillness.

— Explained by the Nitya Team

Chapter Context

Detailed instructions on meditation, controlling the mind, and achieving inner stillness.

Key themes in this chapter include Meditation, Mind control, Self-discipline.

When to Apply This Verse

  • •When you need steadiness while dealing with meditation
  • •When practicing mind control amid uncertainty
  • •When applying self-discipline to real-life choices

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 6.12?
There, having made the mind one-pointed, with the actions of the mind and senses controlled, let him, seated on the seat, practice Yoga for the purification of the self. This verse emphasizes meditation with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 6.12 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on mind control and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

Related Verses

BG 6.1

The Blessed Lord said: He who performs his bounden duty without depending on the fruits of his actions—he is a sannyasi and a yogi, not he who is without fire and without action.

BG 6.5

One should raise oneself by one's own self alone; let not one lower oneself; for the self alone is one's own friend, and the self alone is one's own enemy.

BG 1.1

Dhritarashtra said, "What did my people and the sons of Pandu do when they had assembled together, eager for battle, on the holy plain of Kurukshetra, O Sanjaya?"

Read in Other Languages

EnglishHindiMarathiGujarati
← Back to Chapter 6: The Yoga of Meditation

Build a daily reading habit with Nitya

Get the Free App