Bhagavad Gita -Madhvacharya 172

Bhagavad Gita -Sri Madhvacharya

(Bhashya and Tatparya Nirnaya)

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Chapter 6
Atmasamyama Yoga

10- 11. The equanimous one ever perseveres, dwelling within his self, in solitude, searrestrained, free from desire and without longing for possessions. Establishing himself in a pure place with firm seat, neither high nor low, covered over with tender grass, deer skin and a cloth
Bhashya :- In this verse Sri Krishna speaks योग the process of Equanimity. युञ्जित means ever persevering in meditation etc. आत्मानम् means in the mind.
12 -13 -14. Making his mind one-pointed with his thoughts and senses motionless, let him enjoin (his mind and the self) for equanimity and for purifying the self. Bolding the body, the head and the neck erect and still, concentrating on the tip of his nose, without diverting his attention around, with hannony of his self, fearless and establishing himself in wisdom (of Brahman) with subdued mind and inteUigence, attuned to Me, let him abide in Me.
Bhashya :- For the sake of equanimity, meditation should be undertaken.
15. Enjoining himself in this manner, the equanimous one with sub dued mind attains to peace subsequent to the supreme state of renunciation, which abides in Me.
Bhashya : - निर्वाणपरमाम् means subsequent to the time of renunciation of the body.


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