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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 53

The Eternal Self and Selfless Action

श्रुतिविप्रतिपन्ना ते यदा स्थास्यति निश्चला। समाधावचला बुद्धिस्तदा योगमवाप्स्यसि

śhruti-vipratipannā te yadā sthāsyati niśhchalā samādhāv-achalā buddhis tadā yogam avāpsyasi

What does Bhagavad Gita 2.53 mean?

When your intellect, which has been confused by the diverse teachings of the scriptures, stands firm and unwavering, steady in deep absorption, then you will attain Yoga.

Word-by-word meaning

śhruti-vipratipannā—not allured by the fruitive sections of the Vedas · te—your · yadā—when · sthāsyati—remains · niśhchalā—steadfast · samādhau—in divine consciousness · achalā—steadfast · buddhiḥ—intellect · tadā—at that time · yogam—Yog · avāpsyasi—you will attain

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