Shloka 21
Transmission of Bhāgavata Wisdom and Brahmā’s Vision of the Supreme Lord on Ananta
ततो निवृत्तोऽप्रतिलब्धकाम: स्वधिष्ण्यमासाद्य पुन: स देव: । शनैर्जितश्वासनिवृत्तचित्तो न्यषीददारूढसमाधियोग: ॥ २१ ॥
tato nivṛtto ’pratilabdha-kāmaḥ sva-dhiṣṇyam āsādya punaḥ sa devaḥ śanair jita-śvāsa-nivṛtta-citto nyaṣīdad ārūḍha-samādhi-yogaḥ
ਫਿਰ ਮਨਚਾਹਾ ਠਿਕਾਣਾ ਨਾ ਮਿਲਣ ਕਰਕੇ ਉਹ ਖੋਜ ਤੋਂ ਹਟ ਗਿਆ ਅਤੇ ਮੁੜ ਆਪਣੇ ਆਸਨ—ਕਮਲ ਦੇ ਸਿਰੇ—ਤੇ ਆ ਗਿਆ। ਹੌਲੀ ਹੌਲੀ ਸਾਸਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਵੱਸ ਕਰਕੇ ਅਤੇ ਚਿੱਤ ਨੂੰ ਨਿਵਿਰਤ ਕਰਕੇ ਉਹ ਸਮਾਧੀ-ਯੋਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੈਠ ਗਿਆ।
Samādhi involves concentrating the mind upon the supreme cause of all, even if one is unaware of whether His actual nature is personal, impersonal or localized. Concentration of the mind on the Supreme is certainly a form of devotional service. To cease from personal sense endeavors and to concentrate on the supreme cause is a sign of self-surrender, and when self-surrender is present, that is a sure sign of devotional service. Each and every living entity needs to engage in devotional service to the Lord if he wishes to understand the ultimate cause of his existence.
FAQs
This verse shows Brahmā, after not attaining immediate insight, returning to his seat and entering samādhi by gradually controlling breath and withdrawing the mind—implying realization arises through steady inner absorption.
Because he had not yet obtained the understanding he sought; therefore he withdrew from external effort and resumed disciplined meditation to receive divine revelation.
Practice gradual regulation of breath and reducing sensory distraction to steady the mind—supporting deeper prayer, concentration, and spiritual clarity.