Geetanjali

Bhagavad Geeta 17.16

Sanskrit

मनःप्रसादः सौम्यत्वं मौनमात्मविनिग्रहः।भावसंशुद्धिरित्येतत्तपो मानसमुच्यते।।17.16।।

manaḥ-prasādaḥ saumyatvaṁ maunam ātma-vinigrahaḥ bhāva-sanśhuddhir ity etat tapo mānasam uchyate

Meaning

Master your mind through calm focus, thoughtful silence, and emotional discipline. These practices build the mental resilience leaders need for wise decision-making under pressure.

Translation

Tranquility of mind, gentleness, reticence, withdrawal of the mind, purity of heart—these are what are called mental austerities.

Related Topics

This verse relates to the following principles from the Bhagavad Geeta: