Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Verse 14 Meaning

Serene-minded, fearless, firm in the vow of a Brahmachari, having controlled their mind, thinking of Me and balanced in mind, let them sit, having Me as their supreme goal.

BG 6.14

प्रशान्तात्मा विगतभीर्ब्रह्मचारिव्रते स्थितः। मनः संयम्य मच्चित्तो युक्त आसीत मत्परः

praśhāntātmā vigata-bhīr brahmachāri-vrate sthitaḥ manaḥ sanyamya mach-chitto yukta āsīta mat-paraḥ

Meaning

Serene-minded, fearless, firm in the vow of a Brahmachari, having controlled their mind, thinking of Me and balanced in mind, let them sit, having Me as their supreme goal.

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Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 6 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: Serene-minded, fearless, firm in the vow of a Brahmachari, having controlled their mind, thinking of Me and balanced in mind, let them sit, having Me as their supreme goal.

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 6.14?
Serene-minded, fearless, firm in the vow of a Brahmachari, having controlled their mind, thinking of Me and balanced in mind, let them sit, having Me as their supreme goal. This verse emphasizes meditation with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 6.14 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?"

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