Chapter 6 · Path of Meditation

6.1

श्रीभगवानुवाच | अनाश्रितः कर्मफलं कार्यं कर्म करोति यः | स संन्यासी च योगी च न निरग्निर्न चाक्रियः ||६-१||

śrībhagavānuvāca . anāśritaḥ karmaphalaṃ kāryaṃ karma karoti yaḥ . sa saṃnyāsī ca yogī ca na niragnirna cākriyaḥ ||6-1||

Krishna teaches that the one who does their duty without being driven by the desire for results is both a true renouncer and a yogi, not the one who has abandoned all action or rejected the sacred fire. This person acts selflessly, focused on the task at hand, rather than seeking personal gain. They embody the essence of spiritual practice and detachment.

6.2

यं संन्यासमिति प्राहुर्योगं तं विद्धि पाण्डव | न ह्यसंन्यस्तसङ्कल्पो योगी भवति कश्चन ||६-२||

yaṃ saṃnyāsamiti prāhuryogaṃ taṃ viddhi pāṇḍava . na hyasaṃnyastasaṅkalpo yogī bhavati kaścana ||6-2||

Arjuna, what people refer to as renunciation is actually yoga, and no one can truly be a yogi without letting go of their selfish desires and preconceptions, for it's impossible to achieve a deeper connection without releasing attachment to one's own thoughts.

6.3

आरुरुक्षोर्मुनेर्योगं कर्म कारणमुच्यते | योगारूढस्य तस्यैव शमः कारणमुच्यते ||६-३||

ārurukṣormuneryogaṃ karma kāraṇamucyate . yogārūḍhasya tasyaiva śamaḥ kāraṇamucyate ||6-3||

For a seeker like Arjuna who wants to achieve a state of yoga, taking action is the way to get there, but once they've reached that state, it's inner peace and calm that become the key to staying there.

6.4

यदा हि नेन्द्रियार्थेषु न कर्मस्वनुषज्जते | सर्वसङ्कल्पसंन्यासी योगारूढस्तदोच्यते ||६-४||

yadā hi nendriyārtheṣu na karmasvanuṣajjate . sarvasaṅkalpasaṃnyāsī yogārūḍhastadocyate ||6-4||

A person is considered to have attained a state of yoga when they're no longer attached to worldly possessions or driven by desires, and have let go of all their preconceptions and notions, rising above the need to take action for personal gain. This happens when they're not drawn to sensory pleasures or invested in the outcomes of their actions. They've transcended their ego and achieved a higher state of awareness.

6.5 · Self-mastery

उद्धरेदात्मनात्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत् | आत्मैव ह्यात्मनो बन्धुरात्मैव रिपुरात्मनः ||६-५||

uddharedātmanātmānaṃ nātmānamavasādayet . ātmaiva hyātmano bandhurātmaiva ripurātmanaḥ ||6-5||

Let a man lift himself by his own self; let him not degrade himself. The self alone is the friend of the self, and the self alone is its enemy.

6.6

बन्धुरात्मात्मनस्तस्य येनात्मैवात्मना जितः | अनात्मनस्तु शत्रुत्वे वर्तेतात्मैव शत्रुवत् ||६-६||

bandhurātmātmanastasya yenātmaivātmanā jitaḥ . anātmanastu śatrutve vartetātmaiva śatruvat ||6-6||

When you've gained control over your own mind and emotions, your true self becomes your closest ally, but if you haven't achieved this self-mastery, your own inner self can become a formidable opponent, working against you like an enemy.

6.7

जितात्मनः प्रशान्तस्य परमात्मा समाहितः | शीतोष्णसुखदुःखेषु तथा मानापमानयोः ||६-७||

jitātmanaḥ praśāntasya paramātmā samāhitaḥ . śītoṣṇasukhaduḥkheṣu tathā mānāpamānayoḥ ||6-7||

For someone who has mastered their own mind and is at peace, their deeper self remains calm and unchanged, whether they're facing physical discomfort, emotional highs and lows, or social recognition and disrespect. They're equally unaffected by pleasure and pain, or by being honored or dishonored. Their inner self is balanced and serene in all conditions.

6.8

ज्ञानविज्ञानतृप्तात्मा कूटस्थो विजितेन्द्रियः | युक्त इत्युच्यते योगी समलोष्टाश्मकाञ्चनः ||६-८||

jñānavijñānatṛptātmā kūṭastho vijitendriyaḥ . yukta ityucyate yogī samaloṣṭāśmakāñcanaḥ ||6-8||

A true yogi is one who is fulfilled by their understanding and insight, has mastered their senses, and sees all things as equal, whether it's a lump of dirt, a rock, or a treasure like gold. This yogi has reached a state of inner balance and harmony. They remain unmoved by worldly desires, with a sense of calm and clarity that comes from within.

6.9

सुहृन्मित्रार्युदासीनमध्यस्थद्वेष्यबन्धुषु | साधुष्वपि च पापेषु समबुद्धिर्विशिष्यते ||६-९||

suhṛnmitrāryudāsīnamadhyasthadveṣyabandhuṣu . sādhuṣvapi ca pāpeṣu samabuddhirviśiṣyate ||6-9||

A person who regards friends, enemies, strangers, and loved ones with the same mindset, and who remains impartial whether dealing with the righteous or the unrighteous, is truly exceptional. They see everyone with equal vision, unaffected by personal biases or relationships. This even-mindedness is a mark of greatness.

6.10

योगी युञ्जीत सततमात्मानं रहसि स्थितः | एकाकी यतचित्तात्मा निराशीरपरिग्रहः ||६-१०||

yogī yuñjīta satatamātmānaṃ rahasi sthitaḥ . ekākī yatacittātmā nirāśīraparigrahaḥ ||6-10||

A yogi should continually focus their mind, living in quiet solitude, alone and self-controlled, free from desires and unattached to worldly possessions.

6.11

शुचौ देशे प्रतिष्ठाप्य स्थिरमासनमात्मनः | नात्युच्छ्रितं नातिनीचं चैलाजिनकुशोत्तरम् ||६-११||

śucau deśe pratiṣṭhāpya sthiramāsanamātmanaḥ . nātyucchritaṃ nātinīcaṃ cailājinakuśottaram ||6-11||

Find a clean and peaceful spot to sit, and set up a stable seat for yourself that's not too high or too low, covering it with a cloth, a deerskin, and some kusha grass for comfort.

6.12

तत्रैकाग्रं मनः कृत्वा यतचित्तेन्द्रियक्रियः | उपविश्यासने युञ्ज्याद्योगमात्मविशुद्धये ||६-१२||

tatraikāgraṃ manaḥ kṛtvā yatacittendriyakriyaḥ . upaviśyāsane yuñjyādyogamātmaviśuddhaye ||6-12||

With a focused mind and controlled senses, sit comfortably and practice yoga to purify your inner self, calming your thoughts and emotions to achieve a deeper sense of clarity.

6.13

समं कायशिरोग्रीवं धारयन्नचलं स्थिरः | सम्प्रेक्ष्य नासिकाग्रं स्वं दिशश्चानवलोकयन् ||६-१३||

samaṃ kāyaśirogrīvaṃ dhārayannacalaṃ sthiraḥ . samprekṣya nāsikāgraṃ svaṃ diśaścānavalokayan ||6-13||

Sit comfortably with your body, head, and neck straight and still, focusing your gaze on the tip of your nose, without letting your eyes wander to the sides.

6.14

प्रशान्तात्मा विगतभीर्ब्रह्मचारिव्रते स्थितः | मनः संयम्य मच्चित्तो युक्त आसीत मत्परः ||६-१४||

praśāntātmā vigatabhīrbrahmacārivrate sthitaḥ . manaḥ saṃyamya maccitto yukta āsīta matparaḥ ||6-14||

With a peaceful heart and free from fear, one who has taken a vow of celibacy should control their mind, focus on me, and sit in a state of balance, with me as their highest aspiration.

6.15

युञ्जन्नेवं सदात्मानं योगी नियतमानसः | शान्तिं निर्वाणपरमां मत्संस्थामधिगच्छति ||६-१५||

yuñjannevaṃ sadātmānaṃ yogī niyatamānasaḥ . śāntiṃ nirvāṇaparamāṃ matsaṃsthāmadhigacchati ||6-15||

By constantly balancing their mind and keeping it under control, a yogi attains a profound sense of peace that dwells in me, ultimately leading to liberation. This peace is the ultimate state, beyond all worldly experiences. With a mind fully subdued, the yogi finds lasting peace in me.

6.16

नात्यश्नतस्तु योगोऽस्ति न चैकान्तमनश्नतः | न चातिस्वप्नशीलस्य जाग्रतो नैव चार्जुन ||६-१६||

nātyaśnatastu yogo.asti na caikāntamanaśnataḥ . na cātisvapnaśīlasya jāgrato naiva cārjuna ||6-16||

Yoga isn't suited for those who overindulge in food, or those who completely abstain from it, nor is it for people who sleep excessively or stay awake all the time, Arjuna. A balanced approach is necessary for this practice to be effective.

6.17

युक्ताहारविहारस्य युक्तचेष्टस्य कर्मसु | युक्तस्वप्नावबोधस्य योगो भवति दुःखहा ||६-१७||

yuktāhāravihārasya yuktaceṣṭasya karmasu . yuktasvapnāvabodhasya yogo bhavati duḥkhahā ||6-17||

Yoga brings an end to suffering for those who find a balance in their daily habits, including what they eat and how they have fun, as well as in their work, sleep, and wakefulness. By being mindful of these aspects, one can cultivate a sense of equilibrium that leads to a life free from pain. This balanced approach to life is what makes yoga a powerful tool for overcoming unhappiness.

6.18

यदा विनियतं चित्तमात्मन्येवावतिष्ठते | निःस्पृहः सर्वकामेभ्यो युक्त इत्युच्यते तदा ||६-१८||

yadā viniyataṃ cittamātmanyevāvatiṣṭhate . niḥspṛhaḥ sarvakāmebhyo yukta ityucyate tadā ||6-18||

When the mind is fully under control and at peace, focused solely on the Self, and free from all desires, that's when a person is considered to be truly united and at one with themselves.

6.19 · Stillness

यथा दीपो निवातस्थो नेङ्गते सोपमा स्मृता | योगिनो यतचित्तस्य युञ्जतो योगमात्मनः ||६-१९||

yathā dīpo nivātastho neṅgate sopamā smṛtā . yogino yatacittasya yuñjato yogamātmanaḥ ||6-19||

As a lamp in a windless place does not flicker, such is the likeness of the yogi of controlled mind, absorbed in the yoga of the self.

6.20

यत्रोपरमते चित्तं निरुद्धं योगसेवया | यत्र चैवात्मनात्मानं पश्यन्नात्मनि तुष्यति ||६-२०||

yatroparamate cittaṃ niruddhaṃ yogasevayā . yatra caivātmanātmānaṃ paśyannātmani tuṣyati ||6-20||

When the mind is stilled and restrained through yoga practice, and the self is seen in all its depth, a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment arises from within, as one's true nature is revealed. In this state, the mind finds peace and contentment, abiding in the self. The self is delighted by this profound understanding of its own true nature.

6.21

सुखमात्यन्तिकं यत्तद् बुद्धिग्राह्यमतीन्द्रियम् | वेत्ति यत्र न चैवायं स्थितश्चलति तत्त्वतः ||६-२१||

sukhamātyantikaṃ yattad buddhigrāhyamatīndriyam . vetti yatra na caivāyaṃ sthitaścalati tattvataḥ ||6-21||

In this state, the yogi experiences profound joy that surpasses the senses and can only be understood by a refined mind. Here, they become firmly established in their true nature, and their understanding is no longer shaken. This is the point at which they rest in their deepest self, never to be swayed from reality again.

6.22

यं लब्ध्वा चापरं लाभं मन्यते नाधिकं ततः | यस्मिन्स्थितो न दुःखेन गुरुणापि विचाल्यते ||६-२२||

yaṃ labdhvā cāparaṃ lābhaṃ manyate nādhikaṃ tataḥ . yasminsthito na duḥkhena guruṇāpi vicālyate ||6-22||

Having attained this state, one feels there's no greater gain, and once established in it, even the heaviest of sorrows can't shake them.

6.23

तं विद्याद् दुःखसंयोगवियोगं योगसंज्ञितम् | स निश्चयेन योक्तव्यो योगोऽनिर्विण्णचेतसा ||६-२३||

taṃ vidyād duḥkhasaṃyogaviyogaṃ yogasaṃjñitam . sa niścayena yoktavyo yogo.anirviṇṇacetasā ||6-23||

This state of being is what's known as Yoga: the freedom from suffering that comes with separating from pain. To achieve this, you must practice with unwavering commitment and a spirit that refuses to give in to despair.

6.24

सङ्कल्पप्रभवान्कामांस्त्यक्त्वा सर्वानशेषतः | मनसैवेन्द्रियग्रामं विनियम्य समन्ततः ||६-२४||

saṅkalpaprabhavānkāmāṃstyaktvā sarvānaśeṣataḥ . manasaivendriyagrāmaṃ viniyamya samantataḥ ||6-24||

Let go of all desires that arise from your thoughts and imagination, and use your mind to completely control your senses from every angle, holding them in check.

6.25

शनैः शनैरुपरमेद् बुद्ध्या धृतिगृहीतया | आत्मसंस्थं मनः कृत्वा न किञ्चिदपि चिन्तयेत् ||६-२५||

śanaiḥ śanairuparamed buddhyā dhṛtigṛhītayā . ātmasaṃsthaṃ manaḥ kṛtvā na kiñcidapi cintayet ||6-25||

Gradually, with a steady and determined mind, let the person calm down and focus inward, establishing their mind in their true self, without dwelling on any other thoughts.

6.26

यतो यतो निश्चरति मनश्चञ्चलमस्थिरम् | ततस्ततो नियम्यैतदात्मन्येव वशं नयेत् ||६-२६||

yato yato niścarati manaścañcalamasthiram . tatastato niyamyaitadātmanyeva vaśaṃ nayet ||6-26||

Whenever the restless mind strays, it should be gently pulled back and brought under control, returning to stillness within oneself.

6.27

प्रशान्तमनसं ह्येनं योगिनं सुखमुत्तमम् | उपैति शान्तरजसं ब्रह्मभूतमकल्मषम् ||६-२७||

praśāntamanasaṃ hyenaṃ yoginaṃ sukhamuttamam . upaiti śāntarajasaṃ brahmabhūtamakalmaṣam ||6-27||

The yogi who has a deeply peaceful mind, is free from passion, and has become one with the ultimate reality, experiences the highest joy, untainted by any impurity. This state of supreme bliss is theirs, where they are completely at peace and sinless.

6.28

युञ्जन्नेवं सदात्मानं योगी विगतकल्मषः | सुखेन ब्रह्मसंस्पर्शमत्यन्तं सुखमश्नुते ||६-२८||

yuñjannevaṃ sadātmānaṃ yogī vigatakalmaṣaḥ . sukhena brahmasaṃsparśamatyantaṃ sukhamaśnute ||6-28||

The yogi, freed from all impurities, experiences profound joy and effortlessly connects with the ultimate reality, Brahman, savoring a deep sense of bliss that comes from this union.

6.29

सर्वभूतस्थमात्मानं सर्वभूतानि चात्मनि | ईक्षते योगयुक्तात्मा सर्वत्र समदर्शनः ||६-२९||

sarvabhūtasthamātmānaṃ sarvabhūtāni cātmani . īkṣate yogayuktātmā sarvatra samadarśanaḥ ||6-29||

With a mind unified through yoga, one sees the ultimate reality present in every being and all beings as part of that reality, perceiving everything with equal vision and understanding. This unified perspective allows them to look at all of life with a balanced and impartial gaze.

6.30 · Seeing the divine everywhere

यो मां पश्यति सर्वत्र सर्वं च मयि पश्यति | तस्याहं न प्रणश्यामि स च मे न प्रणश्यति ||६-३०||

yo māṃ paśyati sarvatra sarvaṃ ca mayi paśyati . tasyāhaṃ na praṇaśyāmi sa ca me na praṇaśyati ||6-30||

One who sees Me everywhere and sees all things in Me, I am never lost to them, nor are they ever lost to Me.

6.31

सर्वभूतस्थितं यो मां भजत्येकत्वमास्थितः | सर्वथा वर्तमानोऽपि स योगी मयि वर्तते ||६-३१||

sarvabhūtasthitaṃ yo māṃ bhajatyekatvamāsthitaḥ . sarvathā vartamāno.api sa yogī mayi vartate ||6-31||

The yogi who sees me present in every being and has found unity with me, lives in me, no matter what their circumstances may be. They remain connected to me, no matter how they live their life. This is the state of one who has realized oneness and worships me in all beings.

6.32

आत्मौपम्येन सर्वत्र समं पश्यति योऽर्जुन | सुखं वा यदि वा दुःखं स योगी परमो मतः ||६-३२||

ātmaupamyena sarvatra samaṃ paśyati yo.arjuna . sukhaṃ vā yadi vā duḥkhaṃ sa yogī paramo mataḥ ||6-32||

Arjuna, the person who sees everything as equal, whether it's joyful or painful, because they recognize the same essence everywhere, is considered the greatest yogi. They've learned to look at the world through the lens of their own self, and this understanding brings a deep sense of unity and balance. This is the highest level of spiritual awareness.

6.33

अर्जुन उवाच | योऽयं योगस्त्वया प्रोक्तः साम्येन मधुसूदन | एतस्याहं न पश्यामि चञ्चलत्वात्स्थितिं स्थिराम् ||६-३३||

arjuna uvāca . yo.ayaṃ yogastvayā proktaḥ sāmyena madhusūdana . etasyāhaṃ na paśyāmi cañcalatvātsthitiṃ sthirām ||6-33||

Arjuna said, I don't see how I can maintain the steady calm you've taught, Krishna, because my mind is so restless. This yoga of equanimity you've described seems impossible for me to achieve due to my mind's constant agitation.

6.34

चञ्चलं हि मनः कृष्ण प्रमाथि बलवद् दृढम् | तस्याहं निग्रहं मन्ये वायोरिव सुदुष्करम् ||६-३४||

cañcalaṃ hi manaḥ kṛṣṇa pramāthi balavad dṛḍham . tasyāhaṃ nigrahaṃ manye vāyoriva suduṣkaram ||6-34||

The mind is incredibly restless and stubborn, Krishna, with a strength that's hard to tame - it's as challenging to control as the wind, which is nearly impossible to grasp.

6.35

श्रीभगवानुवाच | असंशयं महाबाहो मनो दुर्निग्रहं चलम् | अभ्यासेन तु कौन्तेय वैराग्येण च गृह्यते ||६-३५||

śrībhagavānuvāca . asaṃśayaṃ mahābāho mano durnigrahaṃ calam . abhyāsena tu kaunteya vairāgyeṇa ca gṛhyate ||6-35||

Krishna tells Arjuna that the mind is undoubtedly hard to control and restless, but with dedicated practice and a willingness to let go of attachments, it can be brought under control. The mind's restless nature makes it challenging to tame, but it's possible through consistent effort and detachment. By combining these two approaches, the mind can be restrained, says Krishna to Arjuna, the son of Kunti.

6.36

असंयतात्मना योगो दुष्प्राप इति मे मतिः | वश्यात्मना तु यतता शक्योऽवाप्तुमुपायतः ||६-३६||

asaṃyatātmanā yogo duṣprāpa iti me matiḥ . vaśyātmanā tu yatatā śakyo.avāptumupāyataḥ ||6-36||

I believe that yoga is difficult to achieve for someone who can't control their mind, but for those who can discipline themselves and make an effort, it's definitely possible to attain through the right approach.

6.37

अर्जुन उवाच | अयतिः श्रद्धयोपेतो योगाच्चलितमानसः | अप्राप्य योगसंसिद्धिं कां गतिं कृष्ण गच्छति ||६-३७||

arjuna uvāca . ayatiḥ śraddhayopeto yogāccalitamānasaḥ . aprāpya yogasaṃsiddhiṃ kāṃ gatiṃ kṛṣṇa gacchati ||6-37||

Arjuna asks, what happens to someone who has faith but can't control their mind, which keeps wandering away from yoga, and as a result, they don't achieve yoga's highest goal, Krishna?

6.38

कच्चिन्नोभयविभ्रष्टश्छिन्नाभ्रमिव नश्यति | अप्रतिष्ठो महाबाहो विमूढो ब्रह्मणः पथि ||६-३८||

kaccinnobhayavibhraṣṭaśchinnābhramiva naśyati . apratiṣṭho mahābāho vimūḍho brahmaṇaḥ pathi ||6-38||

Does the person who falls away from both the worldly and spiritual paths not perish like a broken cloud, O mighty-armed one, losing their way and becoming disconnected from the path to spiritual growth, left without a foundation.

6.39

एतन्मे संशयं कृष्ण छेत्तुमर्हस्यशेषतः | त्वदन्यः संशयस्यास्य छेत्ता न ह्युपपद्यते ||६-३९||

etanme saṃśayaṃ kṛṣṇa chettumarhasyaśeṣataḥ . tvadanyaḥ saṃśayasyāsya chettā na hyupapadyate ||6-39||

Krishna, I'm counting on you to completely clear up this doubt of mine, because I know that no one else is capable of resolving it except you.

6.40

श्रीभगवानुवाच | पार्थ नैवेह नामुत्र विनाशस्तस्य विद्यते | न हि कल्याणकृत्कश्चिद् दुर्गतिं तात गच्छति ||६-४०||

śrībhagavānuvāca . pārtha naiveha nāmutra vināśastasya vidyate . na hi kalyāṇakṛtkaścid durgatiṃ tāta gacchati ||6-40||

Krishna tells Arjuna that the person who acts with good intentions will never meet with destruction, either in this life or the next, and will not fall into a bad situation, because doing good always leads to a positive outcome.

6.41

प्राप्य पुण्यकृतां लोकानुषित्वा शाश्वतीः समाः | शुचीनां श्रीमतां गेहे योगभ्रष्टोऽभिजायते ||६-४१||

prāpya puṇyakṛtāṃ lokānuṣitvā śāśvatīḥ samāḥ . śucīnāṃ śrīmatāṃ gehe yogabhraṣṭo.abhijāyate ||6-41||

After living for a long time in the realms of the virtuous, the person who has strayed from the path of yoga is reborn into a family that is noble, pure, and prosperous, where they can continue their spiritual journey. This fortunate rebirth gives them another chance to grow and evolve. In such a family, they are surrounded by goodness and purity, which helps them regain their footing on the spiritual path.

6.42

अथवा योगिनामेव कुले भवति धीमताम् | एतद्धि दुर्लभतरं लोके जन्म यदीदृशम् ||६-४२||

athavā yogināmeva kule bhavati dhīmatām . etaddhi durlabhataraṃ loke janma yadīdṛśam ||6-42||

Or, one may be born into a family of wise and enlightened yogis, a circumstance that is truly rare and hard to come by in this world.

6.43

तत्र तं बुद्धिसंयोगं लभते पौर्वदेहिकम् | यतते च ततो भूयः संसिद्धौ कुरुनन्दन ||६-४३||

tatra taṃ buddhisaṃyogaṃ labhate paurvadehikam . yatate ca tato bhūyaḥ saṃsiddhau kurunandana ||6-43||

He reconnects with the spiritual awareness he had gained in his past life and, with renewed enthusiasm, works even harder to achieve self-realization, O Arjuna.

6.44

पूर्वाभ्यासेन तेनैव ह्रियते ह्यवशोऽपि सः | जिज्ञासुरपि योगस्य शब्दब्रह्मातिवर्तते ||६-४४||

pūrvābhyāsena tenaiva hriyate hyavaśo.api saḥ . jijñāsurapi yogasya śabdabrahmātivartate ||6-44||

Due to his past efforts, he's naturally drawn to the practice again, even if it's unintentional. Someone who's simply curious about yoga will transcend mere words and intellectual understanding, connecting with something deeper. This innate pull helps even a beginner on the path to spiritual growth.

6.45

प्रयत्नाद्यतमानस्तु योगी संशुद्धकिल्बिषः | अनेकजन्मसंसिद्धस्ततो याति परां गतिम् ||६-४५||

prayatnādyatamānastu yogī saṃśuddhakilbiṣaḥ . anekajanmasaṃsiddhastato yāti parāṃ gatim ||6-45||

Through dedicated effort, a yogi can purify their heart and, after many lifetimes of spiritual growth, ultimately attain the highest state of being, free from the weight of past mistakes. With each birth, they become more refined, until they finally reach the supreme destination. This is the path to complete liberation.

6.46

तपस्विभ्योऽधिको योगी ज्ञानिभ्योऽपि मतोऽधिकः | कर्मिभ्यश्चाधिको योगी तस्माद्योगी भवार्जुन ||६-४६||

tapasvibhyo.adhiko yogī jñānibhyo.api mato.adhikaḥ . karmibhyaścādhiko yogī tasmādyogī bhavārjuna ||6-46||

A yogi is considered superior to those who practice intense physical discipline, to those who have acquired knowledge through study, and to those who focus on action, so become a yogi, Arjuna.

6.47

योगिनामपि सर्वेषां मद्गतेनान्तरात्मना | श्रद्धावान्भजते यो मां स मे युक्ततमो मतः ||६-४७||

yogināmapi sarveṣāṃ madgatenāntarātmanā . śraddhāvānbhajate yo māṃ sa me yuktatamo mataḥ ||6-47||

Among all yogis, the one who has the deepest connection with me is the one who, filled with faith, loves and honors me with their whole being, and I consider this person to be the most closely united with me.