Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Verse 29 (6.29)
Reflective Prompt:
What if you could understand what other people silently feel? Would you judge them less, help them more, or notice that everyone carries worries?
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Verse 29 (6.29)
सर्वभूतस्थमात्मानं सर्वभूतानि चात्मनि । ईक्षते योगयुक्तात्मा सर्वत्र समदर्शनः | | ६-२९ | |
sarvabhūtasthamātmānaṁ sarvabhūtāni chātmani īkṣhate yogayuktātmā sarvatra samadarśhanaḥ
Word-by-word guide:
Line 1:
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sarvaall beings -
bhutaresiding in all beings -
sthamresiding in all beings -
atmanamthe Self -
sarvaall beings -
bhutaniall beings -
cjoined in chātmani -
atmaniin the Self
Line 2:
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ikshatesees -
yogawhose self is aligned in yoga -
yuktawhose self is aligned in yoga - आत्मा
(atma)— आत्मा(soul/self) -
sarvatraeverywhere -
samaseeing with equal vision. -
darshanahseeing with equal vision.
English: He who experiences the unity of life sees his own self in all beings, and all beings in his own self, and looks on everything with an impartial eye;
Learnings from Shloka 29:
- Shared Connection:: Recognize that the same core life force or consciousness exists in everyone you meet.
- Empathy:: Treat others' happiness and suffering as if it were your own.
Gita/Sanskrit Language Quiz
Practice this shloka vocabularyMatch Sanskrit words from shloka 6.29 with their Hindi and English meanings.
Practice vocabulary
The culmination of Dhyana Yoga is experiencing the interconnectedness of all life. A true yogi sees their own self in others, breaking down the barriers of "me" and "them" to cultivate deep empathy.