Bhagavad Gita 2.48: Evenness of mind is yoga

Chapter 2, verse 48 · Krishna to Arjuna

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

Established in yoga, do your work, giving up attachment, balanced in success and failure. This evenness of mind is called yoga.

हिंदी अर्थ: योग में स्थित होकर, आसक्ति छोड़कर कर्म करो। सफलता और असफलता में समान भाव रखो — इसी समभाव को योग कहा जाता है।

Context

Immediately after 2.47, Krishna defines yoga itself: not a posture or ritual, but samatvam — staying balanced in success and failure while you act.

What it means today

At the end of the day, note one thing that went well and one that did not, and meet both with the same calm. That small habit is samatvam in practice.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bhagavad Gita 2.48 in Hindi?

योग में स्थित होकर, आसक्ति छोड़कर कर्म करो। सफलता और असफलता में समान भाव रखो — इसी समभाव को योग कहा जाता है।

Who says Bhagavad Gita 2.48?

Verse 2.48 is spoken by Krishna, addressed to Arjuna.