Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 6.28

“Thus, always disciplining oneself, the pure yogi, free from evil, easily contacts Brahman, gaining infinite bliss.”
Key Teaching: Disciplined purity leads to infinite bliss in Brahman.
Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Dhyana Yoga.
Description:
Krishna teaches that a pure yogi, always disciplining oneself and free from evil, easily contacts Brahman, gaining infinite bliss. This verse, continuing 6.27, addresses Arjuna’s lack of discipline (2.9). The themes of guidance, as Krishna instructs, dharma, as he clarifies divine connection, and Dhyana Yoga, as he emphasizes blissful purity, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s impurities (1.28–46) obstruct his duty. Krishna’s teaching contrasts with Duryodhana’s impure actions (1.3–11), urging Arjuna to purify himself for his Kshatriya duty, aligning with Karma Yoga (2.47, 6.15).

Philosophically, this verse addresses the human need for purity, a theme Krishna refines with teachings on discipline (6.15–16). Arjuna’s reluctance complicates his dharma, necessitating Krishna’s guidance to contact Brahman. The theme of Dhyana Yoga underscores the Gita’s focus on blissful liberation.

Sanjaya’s narration frames Krishna’s teaching objectively, emphasizing its divine clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s impurities, where discipline ensures bliss. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers for performing duty with pure meditation, aligning with Brahman.