Chapter 2 – Sankhya Yoga
Verse 53
Sanskrit Verse
śhruti-vipratipannā te yadā sthāsyati niśhchalā |
samādhāv-achalā buddhis tadā yogam avāpsyasi || 53||
Simple Meaning
O Arjuna!
When your intellect becomes steady and unshaken, free from confusion caused by various teachings and external thoughts, and firmly established in deep meditation (Samadhi), then you will attain true Yoga.
Detailed Explanation
Freedom from Confusion of Knowledge
Krishna explains that the human mind often becomes disturbed by hearing many teachings, opinions, and philosophies.
This creates confusion and prevents inner clarity.
But when the seeker goes beyond this confusion, the mind becomes steady.
Stability of Intellect
When the intellect no longer fluctuates between doubts and external influences, it becomes firm and one-pointed.
This stability is the foundation of spiritual growth.
State of Samadhi
Samadhi is the state of deep absorption where the mind is completely focused and absorbed in the Self.
In this state, there is no distraction, only inner awareness and peace.
Attainment of True Yoga
Krishna says that when the intellect becomes steady in Samadhi, the seeker attains Yoga.
This Yoga is not just physical practice, but the ultimate union with the Self.
Key Points
- Mind must rise above confusion from external teachings
- Steady intellect leads to inner clarity
- Samadhi is the highest state of concentration
- True Yoga is attained through mental stability
Profound Spiritual Meaning
This verse reveals that true Yoga is not achieved through intellectual accumulation but through inner stillness.
When the mind becomes free from all doubts and external influences, it naturally merges into pure awareness.
Krishna emphasizes that liberation comes when knowledge turns into direct experience.
Word-by-Word Meaning
śhruti-vipratipannā – confused by various teachings
te – your
yadā – when
sthāsyati – becomes established
niśhchalā – steady / unshaken
samādhau – in Samadhi
achalā – unwavering
buddhiḥ – intellect
tadā – then
yogam – Yoga
avāpsyasi – you will attain
Message of the Shloka
When the intellect becomes completely steady, free from confusion and firmly rooted in deep meditation, one attains true Yoga and experiences ultimate spiritual realization.
