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Bhagavad Gita 2.48

मूल पाठSource scriptureOriginal Sanskritमूल संस्कृत

योगस्थः कुरु कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय।सिद्ध्यसिद्ध्योः समो भूत्वा समत्वं योग उच्यते

Explain this line · इस पंक्ति को सरल भाषा में समझें

मर्मThe Core Shift· Editorial, not scripture
Perform your duties established in yoga, casting off attachment; remain equal in success and failure; equanimity is yoga.
अर्थMeaning
अनुवादTranslationLiteral Hindi Translationमूल हिन्दी अनुवाद (अक्षरशः)मूलानुवाद · Literal

हे धनञ्जय ! तू आसक्तिका त्याग करके सिद्धि-असिद्धिमें सम होकर योगमें स्थित हुआ कर्मोंको कर; क्योंकि समत्व ही योग कहा जाता है।

अक्षरशः अनुवाद — मूल संस्कृत श्लोक के प्रत्येक पद का प्रत्यक्ष अर्थ।

अनुवादTranslationLiteral English TranslationLiteral Text

Abandoning attachment and established in Yoga, perform works, viewing success and failure with an even mind. Evenness of mind is said to be Yoga.

Direct literal rendering preserving Sanskrit philosophical terminology.

व्याख्याVyakhya
संपादकीय व्याख्याEditorial explanationVyakhya (व्याख्या)व्याख्याAI-drafted · editor-approved

पिछले श्लोक के निष्काम कर्म को भगवान अब 'योग' का नाम देते हैं, और योग की एक ऐसी परिभाषा देते हैं जो सीधे जीवन के बीच उतरती है। 'योगस्थः कुरु कर्माणि', योग में स्थित होकर कर्म करो; 'सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय', हे धनञ्जय, आसक्ति को त्यागकर; 'सिद्ध्यसिद्ध्योः समो भूत्वा', सफलता और असफलता में समान होकर। और फिर गीता का एक अमर सूत्र: 'समत्वं योग उच्यते', समता ही योग कहलाती है। योग को प्रायः हम आसन, प्राणायाम या ध्यान से जोड़ते हैं, जो सब बहुमूल्य हैं। पर भगवान यहाँ योग को एक भीतरी अवस्था बताते हैं: वह संतुलन जो सफलता में फूलता नहीं और असफलता में मुरझाता नहीं। ऐसा व्यक्ति रसोई में भी योगी है, कार्यालय में भी, और युद्धभूमि पर भी। 'धनञ्जय', धन को जीतने वाले, यह सम्बोधन बहुत अर्थपूर्ण है। अर्जुन ने अपने पराक्रम से अनेक विजय और अपार धन जीता था; भगवान मानो कह रहे हों: अब उससे भी बड़ी विजय पाओ, अपने मन की विजय। अपने दिन में इसका अभ्यास कीजिए: कोई कार्य सफल हो, तो उसे शांत कृतज्ञता से स्वीकार कीजिए; असफल हो, तो उसे भी उसी शांति से। धीरे-धीरे आप पाएँगे कि परिणाम बदलते रहते हैं, पर आपके भीतर का केंद्र अडिग होने लगा है।

विज्ञान एवं आधुनिक उपयोगScience & Modern Application
आधुनिक चिंतनModern reflection · not scriptureContemplative Reflection & Actionआधुनिक चिंतन
सफलता में अहंकार से फूलना मत, और विफलता में अवसाद के गर्त में मत गिरना। दोनों ही जीवन के transient (अल्पकालिक) मौसम हैं। अपना सर्वश्रेष्ठ दो, पर मन को उस आंतरिक संतुलन के झूले में रखो जहाँ कोई भी बाहरी झोंका तुम्हारी मुस्कान और एकाग्रता को छीन न सके।
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भावनाएँ निर्णयों को प्रभावित कर सकती हैं, पर उनका प्रभाव भाव के प्रकार, परिस्थिति और निर्णय के काम पर निर्भर करता है; तीव्र भावना हमेशा विवेक घटाती ही हो, ऐसा नहीं। 'समत्वं योग उच्यते' से एक सीमित साम्य यह है कि मन की स्थिरता सफलता और असफलता के बीच संतुलित कर्म में सहायक हो सकती है। गीता का समत्व आध्यात्मिक अर्थ में इससे अधिक व्यापक है; यह समानता श्लोक का वैज्ञानिक प्रमाण नहीं।

A modern parallel offered for reflection. It is not part of the scripture, and it has not been checked against the original sources it may allude to.

स्रोतSources and editionSources and editionस्रोत एवं संस्करण

Content status

  • Original text
  • Translation · from the source archive
  • Editorial explanation · draft, awaiting scholarly review

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Sanskrit edition
Gita Press Edition (गोरखपुर संवत् 2080). Gita Press, Gorakhpur / Muktabodha Digital Archive
Translation
Jayadayal Goyandka (Hindi), Swami Gambhirananda & Swami Sivananda (English)
Last updated
2026-10-23
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पाठ-भेद · Variant readings
Variant readings collated from Anandashram (Pune) and Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI) critically edited texts.

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संबंधित ज्ञानRelated wisdom

ये दर्ज संबंध हैं। अपने आप सुझाए हुए पाठ नहीं।

Explanation: simple

Where this verse sits प्रसंग

Editorial learning aid · not scriptureसंपादकीय अध्ययन-सहायक
Who is speaking?
Krishna
Who is listening?
Arjuna
What is happening?
Krishna is continuing his teaching on acting with a steady mind, on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
What is being answered?
What does it mean to act without being pulled between success and failure?

Before this verse

  1. Krishna begins to explain the self, duty and wise action (from 2.11).
  2. He introduces action done with a steady mind, buddhi-yoga (2.39).
  3. The previous verse says the right is to the action, not its fruits (2.47).

This verse

  1. This verse names evenness of mind in success and failure as yoga.

After this verse

  1. The next verse ranks action done with a steady mind above action driven by results (2.49).

In one lineएक पंक्ति में

Simple explanationसरल व्याख्या

सफलता और असफलता दोनों में समभाव रखते हुए निष्ठापूर्वक अपना कर्तव्य पूरा करो।

Act with dedication and inner poise, remaining balanced in both success and failure.

Simple meaningसरल अर्थ

Simple explanationसरल व्याख्या

आसक्ति और अहंकार को छोड़कर, मन को शांत रखकर अपने कर्तव्यों का पालन करें। कार्य सिद्ध हो या असिद्ध, दोनों ही परिस्थितियों में अपने मानसिक संतुलन को न खोएं। मन का यही समभाव वास्तव में योग कहलाता है।

Perform your duties anchored in spiritual presence, abandoning obsessive attachment to personal rewards. Remain mentally poised whether your endeavors meet with immediate success or temporary defeat. This unshakeable inner balance through all of life’s turbulence is the true definition of yoga.

Sanskrit Word Explorer मुख्य पद-विभाजन

Tap any word to inspect its root (dhatu), grammar, context, and philosophical nuances.

Teaching flow शिक्षा का क्रम

Teaching flow in order. Act Do the work that is yours to do. Then: Loosen the grip Let go of clinging to how it will turn out. Then: Meet either result evenly Success or setback, keep the mind steady. Then: Equanimity The verse names this evenness of mind as yoga.

Why it matters todayआज इसका महत्त्व

Modern example · not scriptureआधुनिक उदाहरण
  • करियर के उतार-चढ़ाव में मानसिक स्थिरता

    Experiencing euphoric highs during promotions and crushing depression during setbacks exhausts the nervous system. Samatvam (equanimity) provides emotional endurance.

  • खेल व शिक्षा में प्रदर्शन का दबाव

    Great competitors know that fixating on winning produces muscle tension and panic. Focusing on the stroke or the question with centered calm brings flow.

  • आलोचना और संबंधों में संतुलन

    Taking applause and criticism in stride stops other people’s opinions from controlling your emotional thermostat.

Modern exampleआधुनिक उदाहरण

Modern example · not scriptureआधुनिक उदाहरण

After a poor test result, a student studies the mistakes and prepares for the next one, rather than deciding that one mark describes their ability.

An illustration written to explain the teaching. No outcome is promised.

A shift in understanding

Editorial learning aid · not scriptureसंपादकीय अध्ययन-सहायक
A common first thought
“To stay motivated I have to feel anxious about every outcome.”
With this teaching
“I can stay committed to the work while keeping my balance whether it goes well or not.”

Common misunderstandingआम भ्रांति

Editorial learning aid · not scriptureसंपादकीय अध्ययन-सहायक

Some readers take it to mean

“Staying even-minded means not caring about the result.”

A fuller reading

The verse asks for steadiness, not indifference. You can care deeply about the work and still keep your balance when the result arrives, in either direction.

What it does not meanयह क्या नहीं कहता

Editorial learning aid · not scriptureसंपादकीय अध्ययन-सहायक
  • Not: "Emotional numbness or cold apathy"

    Equanimity is not suppression or lifeless detachment; it is a profound, grounded peace that allows full joy without toxic clinginess.

  • Not: "Physical postures (asanas) alone"

    While physical yoga is helpful, Krishna defines Yoga here primarily as mental equilibrium (samatvam) amidst dynamic worldly actions.

  • Not: "Lack of passion or excellence"

    Freedom from frantic agitation actually sharpens your focus, leading to the highest standard of craftsmanship.

Try this todayआज आज़माएँ

Practical reflection · optionalव्यावहारिक चिंतन

The 3-Breath Equanimity Pause · < 2 minutes

आज जब भी कोई अचानक तनाव या उत्तेजना आए, तुरंत प्रतिक्रिया देने से पहले ३ गहरी सांसें लें और मन को शांत केंद्र में लाएं।

When you encounter an unexpected interruption, sharp email, or small win today, pause for exactly 3 conscious breaths before reacting. Observe the feeling without letting it push your mind off balance.

Pause and think रुकें और सोचें

How much of your daily peace of mind is currently held hostage by external outcomes and other people’s validation?

आपकी दैनिक मानसिक शांति का कितना हिस्सा बाहरी परिणामों और दूसरों की राय पर निर्भर करता है?

Was this explanation clear? · क्या यह स्पष्ट था?

Visual demonstration · चित्र द्वारा समझें

The Path of Equanimity in Action

Editorial diagram · not scripture

Verse 2.48 outlines the four movements of Karma Yoga: acting with presence, abandoning attachment, greeting success and failure evenly, and attaining yoga.

In words

The four movements of equanimity: act with presence in all duties; release selfish attachment to outcomes; remain equal in success and setback; this steadfast equanimity is yoga.

Kind:
Step by step
Based on:
Bhagavad Gita 2.48
Review:
Draft, awaiting review
Motion:
none; the diagram is static

The teaching in everyday life

Editorial contentReviewed by Editorial Scripture Team (V. S. Sharma & S. Shastri), 2026-10-09

Illustrations written by the editors to help you think about the verse. They are not part of the scripture, and they are not the only way to read it.

Student life
Receiving either an unexpectedly high grade or an unexpected failing grade on a midterm test.
If you score top marks, do not let arrogance stop your study habits. If you score poorly, do not let shame paralyze your effort. Review the answers calmly, learn the principles, and return to study with the same steady routine.
Professional life
Presenting a major proposal to clients: it might be accepted with fanfare or rejected completely.
Do the engineering and presentation with utmost dedication. If it wins, celebrate modestly; if it loses, examine the notes objectively. Maintaining inner poise through both outcomes is the definition of professional mastery.
Creative work
Releasing an album or novel into the market, where reviews range from glowing praise to stinging criticism.
Both applause and blame can knock an artist off balance. Anchor yourself in the integrity of the craft. Keep your mind centered, treat feedback constructively, and get back to creating.
Family responsibility
Planning a large family gathering or festival celebration where unforeseen disruptions or misunderstandings occur.
Give your sincere effort to hospitality and care. Whether everyone is overjoyed or minor arguments break out, preserve your inner peace without being dragged into drama.
Interactive Verse Knowledge Graph · ज्ञान जाल

श्लोक सम्बन्ध एवं पार-ग्रंथ संदर्भ

Reviewed links only. A line here is a stored connection, not a guess from the neighboring verse.

Bhagavad Gita 2.48Current VerseBG 2.50Bhagavad Gita BG…Katha UpKatha Upanishad …2.47Bhagavad Gita 2.47Concept:Yoga
🟢Supporting Verseपुष्टि / प्रमाण श्लोक

BG 2.50

Bhagavad Gita (श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता)

Sanskrit Text (मूल श्लोक / मंत्र)

बुद्धियुक्तो जहातीह उभे सुकृतदुष्कृते । तस्माद्योगाय युज्यस्व योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् ॥

Translation / Meaning (भावार्थ)

One endowed with equanimity casts off both good and evil deeds here. Therefore, dedicate yourself to Yoga; Yoga is dexterity in action.

Why This is Connected (सम्बन्ध का आधार)

Definition of Karmasu Kaushalam: Explains how equanimity produces supreme excellence and craftsmanship without psychological exhaustion.

Related teachings · संबंधित उपदेश

Editorial links for study. A link does not claim that two passages teach exactly the same thing.

  • Complementary teaching

    Bhagavad Gita 2.47

    Your entitlement is to work only, never to its fruits.

    Why linked: 2.47 establishes unattached action, while 2.48 defines the mental poise (samatvam) necessary to practice it.

    Review status: Approved

  • Complementary teaching

    Bhagavad Gita 2.50

    Yoga is skill and discernment in action (yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam).

    Why linked: Complements the definition of Yoga as evenness (2.48) with Yoga as excellence in action (2.50).

    Review status: Approved

आगे क्या · What next