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The verses teach about Karma Yoga, emphasizing detached action and equanimity. Devotion, self-awareness, and managing desires are highlighted as paths to tranquility. The Gita also provides practical advice on meditation and mindfulness for calming the mind.</div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-articlebody="1" class="fewcent-115648189 js_tbl_article"><div class="_s30J clearfix "><div class="MwN2O"> <div class="T22zO"><section class="D3Wk1 clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined VtlfQ" style="top:0px"><div class="D3Wk1" data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)"><div class="zPaFh"><div class="wJnIp"><img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-115648156,imgsize-59924,width-400,resizemode-4/115648156.jpg" alt="8 Shlokas from the Bhagavad Gita that help keep your mind calm" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high"/></div></div></div></section></div> </div><div class="cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component " data-pos="0"><h3><br/></h3></div>The <span class="em " data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">Bhagavad Gita</span>, a timeless spiritual guide, is more than a scripture; it is a manual for navigating life’s challenges. Amid the chaos of modern life, its shlokas offer solace and guidance, helping calm the restless mind and find inner peace. Here are some of the most profound verses from the <span class="em " data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">Gita</span> that can help achieve tranquility:<br/><div class="cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component " data-pos="9"><h3><strong>1. <em>“Yoga-sthah kuru karmani, Sangam tyaktva dhananjaya.”</em></strong> (<em>Chapter 2, Verse 48</em>)</h3></div><span class="strong" data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">Translation:</span><span class="em " data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">“Perform your duties being steadfast in yoga, renouncing attachment, and remaining even-tempered in success and failure.”</span><br/>This shloka teaches us the art of <span class="em " data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">Karma Yoga</span>—focusing on our actions without getting attached to the results. It encourages us to adopt equanimity, a powerful tool to calm the mind amidst life’s ups and downs.<br/><div class="cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component " data-pos="17"><h3><strong>2. <em>“Manmana bhava madbhakto, Madyaji mam namaskuru.”</em></strong> (<em>Chapter 9, Verse 34</em>)</h3></div><span class="strong" data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">Translation:</span><span class="em " data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">“Focus your mind on Me, be devoted to Me, worship Me, and bow to Me.”</span><br/><div data-type="in_view" class=" "><div class="js_tbl_2ad"></div><div class="mgid_second_mrec_parent"><div id="taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-115648189" class="wdt-taboola" data-target_type="mix" data-mode="thumbnails-mid" data-placement="Mid Article Thumbnails 1" data-pagetype="article" style="max-height:415px;overflow:hidden" data-ua-type="2" onclick="stpPgtn(event)"></div></div></div>Surrendering to a higher power brings relief from mental burdens. This verse emphasizes devotion and single-pointed focus, both of which help quiet a distracted mind.<br/><div class="cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component " data-pos="25"><h3><strong>3. <em>“Chanchalam hi manah Krishna, Pramathi balavad dridham.”</em></strong> (<em>Chapter 6, Verse 34</em>)</h3></div><span class="strong" data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">Translation:</span><span class="em " data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">“The mind is restless, turbulent, strong, and stubborn; controlling it is as difficult as controlling the wind.”</span><br/>This shloka acknowledges the challenge of managing one’s thoughts, reassuring us that we are not alone in this struggle. The verse is a reminder to practice self-discipline and patience while seeking inner calm.<div class="mgid_country_osv_parent"><div id="ad_6e9c4-osv-mrec-115648189" class="adInv undefined" data-ua-type="2" onclick="stpPgtn(event)"></div></div><br/><div class="cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component " data-pos="32"><h3><strong>4. <em>“Shreyan swadharmo vigunah, Paradharmat swanushthitat.”</em></strong> (<em>Chapter 3, Verse 35</em>)</h3></div><span class="strong" data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">Translation:</span><span class="em " data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">“It is better to perform one’s own duty, even imperfectly, than to master the duty of another.”</span><br/>This teaching helps eliminate comparison and envy, major contributors to mental unrest. Focusing on our unique purpose brings peace and satisfaction.<br/><div class="cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component " data-pos="38"><h3><strong>5. <em>“Uddhared atmanatmanam, Na atmanam avasadayet.”</em></strong> (<em>Chapter 6, Verse 5</em>)</h3></div><span class="strong" data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">Translation:</span><span class="em " data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">“One must elevate oneself through one’s own mind and not degrade oneself. The mind can be both a friend and an enemy.”</span><br/>This shloka highlights the power of self-awareness and positive thinking in overcoming mental turmoil. By mastering our thoughts, we can turn the mind into a source of support rather than distress.<br/><div class="cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component " data-pos="44"><h3><strong>6. <em>“Vihaya kaman yah sarvan, Pumams charati nihsprhah.”</em></strong> (<em>Chapter 2, Verse 71</em>)</h3></div><span class="strong" data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">Translation:</span><span class="em " data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">“A person who abandons all desires and lives free of longing, without any sense of ego or possessiveness, attains peace.”</span><br/>This verse reminds us that letting go of attachments and desires can lead to profound inner peace. It underscores the importance of simplicity and detachment.<br/><div class="cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component " data-pos="50"><h3><strong>7. <em>“Samam kaya-shiro-grivam, Dharayan achalam sthirah.”</em></strong> (<em>Chapter 6, Verse 13</em>)</h3></div><span class="strong" data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">Translation:</span><span class="em " data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">“Keeping the body, head, and neck straight, steady and still, focus your gaze and calm your mind.”</span><br/>This shloka offers practical advice on meditation, a proven method to calm the mind and reduce stress.<br/><div class="cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component " data-pos="56"><h3><strong>8. <em>“Yada samharate chayam, Kurmo ’nganiva sarvashah.”</em></strong> (<em>Chapter 2, Verse 58</em>)</h3></div><span class="strong" data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">Translation:</span><span class="em " data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">“When one withdraws the senses from sense objects, like a tortoise withdraws its limbs, then one’s wisdom becomes steady.”</span><br/>This shloka inspires us to practice self-control and mindfulness, helping reduce distractions and regain focus.<br/><div class="cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component " data-pos="62"><h3><strong>Practical Application of These Teachings</strong></h3></div>The <span class="em " data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)">Bhagavad Gita</span> provides not just spiritual wisdom but actionable insights to help us navigate life. Whether through meditation, devotion, or disciplined action, its verses guide us toward calmness and balance. Reciting these shlokas or reflecting on their meaning during stressful times can be a powerful way to center yourself.<br/>Embracing these timeless teachings allows us to face life’s challenges with grace, fostering a calm and resilient mind.<br/></div><div class="js_tbl_readmore_btn" data-ua-type="1" onclick="stpPgtn(event)"></div></div><div class="authorComment js_tblreadmore_hide"><div data-type="in_view" class=" "><div class=""><div class="ge4Md " style="min-height:75px"><div data-type="in_view" class="loadable-inview "><div><span class="UzraQ null"><span class="aQKeu loadeblecomponentloader"></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="mj2wg"><span class="YdEiy">End of Article</span></div><div class="_MxBD"><div id="taboola-below-article-thumbnails-115648189" class="wdt-taboola" data-target_type="mix" data-mode="thumbnails-below" data-placement="Below Article Thumbnails 1" data-pagetype="article" data-ua-type="2" onclick="stpPgtn(event)"></div></div><div 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Amid the chaos of modern life, its shlokas offer solace and guidance, helping calm the restless mind and find inner peace. Here are some of the most profound verses from the Gita that can help achieve tranquility:1. “Yoga-sthah kuru karmani, Sangam tyaktva dhananjaya.” (Chapter 2, Verse 48)Translation: “Perform your duties being steadfast in yoga, renouncing attachment, and remaining even-tempered in success and failure.”This shloka teaches us the art of Karma Yoga—focusing on our actions without getting attached to the results. It encourages us to adopt equanimity, a powerful tool to calm the mind amidst life’s ups and downs.2. “Manmana bhava madbhakto, Madyaji mam namaskuru.” (Chapter 9, Verse 34)Translation: “Focus your mind on Me, be devoted to Me, worship Me, and bow to Me.”Surrendering to a higher power brings relief from mental burdens. This verse emphasizes devotion and single-pointed focus, both of which help quiet a distracted mind.3. “Chanchalam hi manah Krishna, Pramathi balavad dridham.” (Chapter 6, Verse 34)Translation: “The mind is restless, turbulent, strong, and stubborn; controlling it is as difficult as controlling the wind.”This shloka acknowledges the challenge of managing one’s thoughts, reassuring us that we are not alone in this struggle. The verse is a reminder to practice self-discipline and patience while seeking inner calm.4. “Shreyan swadharmo vigunah, Paradharmat swanushthitat.” (Chapter 3, Verse 35)Translation: “It is better to perform one’s own duty, even imperfectly, than to master the duty of another.”This teaching helps eliminate comparison and envy, major contributors to mental unrest. Focusing on our unique purpose brings peace and satisfaction.5. “Uddhared atmanatmanam, Na atmanam avasadayet.” (Chapter 6, Verse 5)Translation: “One must elevate oneself through one’s own mind and not degrade oneself. The mind can be both a friend and an enemy.”This shloka highlights the power of self-awareness and positive thinking in overcoming mental turmoil. By mastering our thoughts, we can turn the mind into a source of support rather than distress.6. “Vihaya kaman yah sarvan, Pumams charati nihsprhah.” (Chapter 2, Verse 71)Translation: “A person who abandons all desires and lives free of longing, without any sense of ego or possessiveness, attains peace.”This verse reminds us that letting go of attachments and desires can lead to profound inner peace. It underscores the importance of simplicity and detachment.7. “Samam kaya-shiro-grivam, Dharayan achalam sthirah.” (Chapter 6, Verse 13)Translation: “Keeping the body, head, and neck straight, steady and still, focus your gaze and calm your mind.”This shloka offers practical advice on meditation, a proven method to calm the mind and reduce stress.8. “Yada samharate chayam, Kurmo ’nganiva sarvashah.” (Chapter 2, Verse 58)Translation: “When one withdraws the senses from sense objects, like a tortoise withdraws its limbs, then one’s wisdom becomes steady.”This shloka inspires us to practice self-control and mindfulness, helping reduce distractions and regain focus.Practical Application of These TeachingsThe Bhagavad Gita provides not just spiritual wisdom but actionable insights to help us navigate life. Whether through meditation, devotion, or disciplined action, its verses guide us toward calmness and balance. Reciting these shlokas or reflecting on their meaning during stressful times can be a powerful way to center yourself.Embracing these timeless teachings allows us to face life’s challenges with grace, fostering a calm and resilient mind.","@type":"NewsArticle","mainEntityOfPage":"https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/religion/hindu-mythology/8-shlokas-from-the-bhagavad-gita-that-help-keep-your-mind-calm/articleshow/115648189.cms","inLanguage":"en","headline":"8 Shlokas from the Bhagavad Gita that help keep your mind calm","keywords":"spiritual guidance,meditation techniques,Karma Yoga,inner peace,Chanting Bhagavad Gita Shlokas for Calm Mind,Chanting Bhagavad Gita Shlokas,Bhagavad Gita Shlokas for Calm Mind,Bhagavad Gita Shlokas,Bhagavad Gita","url":"https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/religion/hindu-mythology/8-shlokas-from-the-bhagavad-gita-that-help-keep-your-mind-calm/articleshow/115648189.cms","datePublished":"2024-11-25T11:48:00+05:30","dateModified":"2024-11-25T11:48:00+05:30","description":"Hindu Mythology News: The Bhagavad Gita offers timeless wisdom to navigate life's challenges and find inner peace. 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