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Chapter 6 • Verse 15
The Yoga of Meditation
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna describes the result of proper meditation practice. 'Yuñjann evaṁ sadātmānaṁ'—thus (evam), practicing (yuñjan) constantly (sadā) with the self (ātmānam). This means: practicing meditation as described in the previous verses, always keeping the mind absorbed in the self. 'Yogī niyata-mānasaḥ'—the yogi (yogī) with disciplined (niyata) mind (mānasaḥ). This means: with controlled, focused mind, not scattered. 'Śāntiṁ nirvāṇa-paramāṁ mat-saṁsthām adhigacchati'—attains (adhigacchati) the supreme (paramām) peace (śāntim) that abides (saṁsthām) in Me (mat). This means: the yogi reaches the highest peace, the ultimate tranquility, which is established in Krishna, in the divine. This is the culmination of meditation practice—supreme peace, ultimate liberation, union with the divine. When you practice meditation correctly—with all the preparations, posture, mental state described—you attain this supreme peace.
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
When you practice meditation correctly—with all the preparations, posture, and mental state—you attain supreme peace. This isn't ordinary peace—it's the highest tranquility, ultimate liberation, union with the divine. This peace abides in something greater than yourself—it's not dependent on circumstances, it's established in the divine. When your mind is constantly absorbed in the self, when it's disciplined and controlled, you reach this supreme peace. This is the goal of meditation—not just relaxation, but the highest peace that transcends all conditions. Practice meditation correctly, and this peace becomes available to you.
Personal Reflection
Have you experienced this supreme peace through meditation? Is your mind constantly absorbed in the self, or is it scattered? Are you practicing meditation correctly, or are you just going through motions?
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