Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6, Verse 33

This verse is from the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 6, Verse 33. It is written in Sanskrit and translates to English as follows:

arjuna uvācha
yo ’yaṁ yogas tvayā proktaḥ sāmyena madhusūdana
etasyāhaṁ na paśhyāmi chañchalatvāt sthitiṁ sthirām || 33 ||

English translation:

"In this verse, Arjuna tells Lord Krishna that the yoga you have taught is It is based on equanimity. But, due to my fickle mind I am having difficulty in seeing or understanding this yoga in a stable form. Arjuna here is questioning the instability of the mind and the difficulty of yoga."

This shloka is found in the sixth verse of the Bhagavad Gita. This is part of the chapter in which Lord Krishna discusses meditation and mental stability. Arjuna's concern reflects the challenge faced by ordinary humans in controlling the restless mind and remaining steady in yoga.

Sanskrit word Meaning in English:

Arjun: Hero of Mahabharata, disciple of Lord Krishna.
Uvaach: said.
Yaḥ: Which.
Ayam: This.
Yoga: Yoga, i.e. spiritual or mental balance.
Tvaya: By you.
Proktaḥ: Told.
Samyena: Equally, neutrally.
Madhusūdana: A name of Shri Krishna, the slayer of the demon Madhu.
Etasya: Its.
Aham: I.
Na Paśyāmi: I don't see.
Cañcalatvāt: Because of fickleness.
Situation: Stability.
Sthirām: Stable.


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