Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Verse 25 Meaning
Little by little, let him attain steadiness of the intellect by holding it firmly; having made the mind establish itself in the Self, let him not think of anything else.
BG 6.25
शनैः शनैरुपरमेद् बुद्ध्या धृतिगृहीतया। आत्मसंस्थं मनः कृत्वा न किञ्चिदपि चिन्तयेत्
śhanaiḥ śhanair uparamed buddhyā dhṛiti-gṛihītayā ātma-sansthaṁ manaḥ kṛitvā na kiñchid api chintayet
Meaning
Little by little, let him attain steadiness of the intellect by holding it firmly; having made the mind establish itself in the Self, let him not think of anything else.
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What Does Bhagavad Gita 6.25 Mean?
The Gita addresses inner stillness with characteristic directness here. Little by little, let him attain steadiness of the intellect by holding it firmly; having made the mind establish itself in the Self, let him not think of anything else. Within the broader arc of Chapter 6, this verse builds on Krishna's systematic exposition of self-mastery. What distinguishes this verse is its integration of inner stillness with the broader framework of the Gita's philosophy.
Rather than treating spiritual life as separate from worldly engagement, Krishna shows how self-mastery can be realized through every aspect of human experience. Applied to contemporary life, this teaching asks us to examine our relationship with self-mastery. Not through self-judgment, but through honest observation that gradually shifts our center of gravity from reactive habit to conscious choice.
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What Is the Context of Bhagavad Gita 6.25?
Detailed instructions on meditation, controlling the mind, and achieving inner stillness.
Key themes in this chapter include Meditation, Mind control, Self-discipline.
How Can I Apply Bhagavad Gita 6.25 in Daily Life?
- •When you need steadiness while dealing with meditation
- •When practicing mind control amid uncertainty
- •When applying self-discipline to real-life choices
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