Chapter 17 · Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga - The Yoga of the Division of Threefold FaithKrishna
Verse 16
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता अध्याय 17, श्लोक 16
Sanskrit Shloka (श्लोक)
मनःप्रसादः सौम्यत्वं मौनमात्मविनिग्रहः।
भावसंशुद्धिरित्येतत्तपो मानसमुच्यते॥
Transliteration
Manah-prasadah saumyatvam maunam-atma-vinigrahah
Bhava-samshuddhir-ity-etat tapo manasam-uchyate
Word-by-Word Meaning (अन्वय)
मनःप्रसादःmanah-prasadahserenity of mind
सौम्यत्वम्saumyatvamgentleness
मौनम्maunamsilence
आत्मविनिग्रहःatma-vinigrahahself-control
भावसंशुद्धिःbhava-samshuddhihpurity of intent
इति एतत्iti etatthis is
तपः मानसम्tapah manasamausterity of the mind
Hindi Translation (हिन्दी अर्थ)
मन की प्रसन्नता, सौम्यता, मौन, आत्मसंयम और भावों की शुद्धि — यह मानसिक तप कहलाता है।
English Translation
Serenity of mind, gentleness, silence, self-control, and purity of intent — this is called the austerity of the mind.
Commentary (टीका)
Mental austerity is the deepest form of tapas, addressing the root level where thoughts arise. A serene, gentle, and controlled mind with pure intentions creates the foundation for all spiritual progress. Unlike physical austerity, mental discipline is invisible yet most transformative.