Shloka 21
नारद–शुक संवादः (Nārada–Śuka Dialogue): Tyāga, Saṃyama, and Vyakta–Avyakta Viveka
शड्खदुन्दुभिनिर्धोषैविविधैर्गीतवादितै: । क्रियमाणैर्न कम्पेत युक्तस्यैतन्निदर्शनम्,उसके पास बहुत-से शंख और नगाड़ोंकी ध्वनि हो और तरह-तरहके गाने-बजाने किये जायूँ तो भी उसका ध्यान भंग नहीं हो सकता। यही उसकी सुदृढ़ समाधिकी पहचान है
śaṅkha-dundubhi-nirdhoṣaiḥ vividhair gīta-vāditaiḥ | kriyamāṇair na kampeta yuktasyaitad nidarśanam ||
Even if the roar of many conches and kettledrums resounds, and diverse songs and instrumental performances are carried on, the mind of one truly disciplined in yoga does not tremble or get disturbed. This steadiness amid sensory clamor is the mark of firm samādhi—inner composure grounded in self-mastery.
याज़्ञवल्क्य उवाच
Educational Q&A
A yogin’s genuine concentration is tested by disturbance: even intense external noise and entertainment do not shake the mind. Unmoved steadiness is the practical sign of mature samādhi and inner discipline.
Yājñavalkya is describing how to recognize true yogic absorption. He gives a vivid example—conches, drums, singing, and instruments—to show that the collected practitioner remains undistracted despite sensory commotion.