Chapter 6, Verse 41
Dhyana Yoga — Sanskrit shloka, transliteration, word meanings, English translation, and commentary.
Original Sanskrit verse
Transliteration
Word meanings
prāpya—attain; puṇya-kṛitām—of the virtuous; lokān—abodes; uṣhitvā—after dwelling; śhāśhvatīḥ—many; samāḥ—ages; śhuchīnām—of the pious; śhrī-matām—of the prosperous; gehe—in the house; yoga-bhraṣhṭaḥ—the unsuccessful yogis; abhijāyate—take birth;
English translation
Having attained to the worlds of the righteous and having dwelt there for everlasting years, he who fell from Yoga is born in a house of the pure and wealthy.
— Swami Sivananda
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Commentary
Yogabhrashta one who has fallen from Yoga; i.e.; one who was not able to attain perfection in Yoga; or one who climbed a certain height on the ladder of Yoga but fell down on account of lack of dispassion or slackness in the practice (by becoming a victim to Maya or his turbulent senses). The righteous Those who tread the path of truth; who do virtuous actions such as charity; Yajna; rituals; worship of the Lord; and who act in accordance with the prescribed rules of the scriptures. Everlasting years means only a considerably long period but not absolutely everlasting. The pure those who lead a pure; moral life those who have a pure heart (free from jealousy; hatred; pride; greed; etc.). (Cf. IX.20; 21)
Commentary by Swami Sivananda
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