The verse
शनै: शनैरुपरमेद्बुद्ध्या धृतिगृहीतया ।
आत्मसंस्थं मन: कृत्वा न किञ्चिदपि चिन्तयेत् ॥ २५ ॥
śanaiḥ śanair uparamed
buddhyā dhṛti-gṛhītayā
ātma-saṁsthaṁ manaḥ kṛtvā
na kiñcid api cintayet
Meaning · paraphrased
Krishna teaches Arjuna to settle into meditation gradually, guided by understanding and firm resolve, placing the mind in the Self alone and setting other thoughts aside.
A reflection for daily life
Inner stillness grows through patient practice. Give your attention a quiet place to rest, and let steadiness develop without demanding an immediate result.
Today’s practice
Set aside two quiet minutes for meditation. Begin patiently, and let your attention rest in remembrance of the Self.
Sanskrit and transliteration checked against Vedabase: Bhagavad Gita 6.25. English meaning is our paraphrase; the headline, reflection and practice are editorial applications.