Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Verse 19 (6.19)

यथा दीपो निवातस्थो नेङ्गते सोपमा स्मृता । योगिनो यतचित्तस्य युञ्जतो योगमात्मनः | | ६-१९ | |

yathā dīpo nivātastho neṅgate sopamā smṛitā yogino yatachittasya yuñjato yogamātmanaḥ

Word-by-word guide:

Line 1:

yata of one whose mind is controlled
dipah a lamp
nivata placed in a windless place
sthah placed in a windless place
nengate joined in neṅgate
sopa joined in sopamā
माम् (mam) — मुझको(Me)
smrita is remembered/thought of

Line 2:

yoginah of the yogi
yata of one whose mind is controlled
chittasya of one whose mind is controlled
yunjatah practicing
yogam yoga
atmanah on the self.

English: Wise people man who has conquered his mind and is absorbed in the self is as a lamp which does not flicker, since it stands sheltered from every wind.

💡 Commentary Note

A beautiful analogy comparing a disciplined mind to a steady flame in a windless place. Protected from the winds of sensory distractions and worldly desires, the yogi's intellect shines with unwavering clarity.

Learnings from Shloka 19:

Steady Focus:: Protect your focus from the "winds" of distractions like notifications, gossip, or anxiety.
Consistency:: Work toward building a mind that remains calm and steady even during turbulent situations.

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