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Bhagavad Gita Bhasya (Gambhirananada)

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anatmanah, for one who has not conquered his self,<br />

who has no self-control; atma eva, his self itself;<br />

varteta, acts; satruvat, like an enemy; satrutve,<br />

inimically, with the attitude of an enemy. As an<br />

enemy, who is different from oneself, does harm to<br />

oneself, similarly one's self behaves like an enemy<br />

to oneself. This is the meaning. [If the body and<br />

organs are under control, they are helpful in<br />

concentrating one's mind on the Self; but, if they<br />

are not under control, they oppose this<br />

concentration.]<br />

6.7 The supreme Self of one who has control over<br />

the aggregate of his body and organs, and who is<br />

tranquil, becomes manifest. (He should be<br />

equipoised) [These words are supplied to complete<br />

the sentence.] in the midst of cold and heat,<br />

happiness and sorrow, as also honour and<br />

dishonour.<br />

English Translation of Sri Sankaracharya's Sanskrit<br />

Commentary - Swami Gambhirananda<br />

6.7 Parama-atma, the supreme Self; jita-atmanah, of<br />

one who has control over the aggregate of his body<br />

and organs; prasantasya, who is tranquil, who is a<br />

monk with his internal organ placid; samahitah,<br />

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