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Bhagavad Gita 2.66
Happiness grows from peace, and peace grows from a settled mind. Start with the settling.
Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 2, Verse 66
नास्ति बुद्धिरयुक्तस्य न चायुक्तस्य भावना।
न चाभावयतः शान्तिरशान्तस्य कुतः सुखम्॥
nāsti buddhir ayuktasya na cāyuktasya bhāvanā
na cābhāvayataḥ śāntir aśāntasya kutaḥ sukham
Translation
For one who is not inwardly settled, there is no clear understanding and no steady contemplation. Without contemplation there is no peace — and without peace, where is happiness?
हिन्दी भावार्थ
जिसका मन संयमित नहीं है, उसमें न स्थिर बुद्धि होती है, न भावना। भावना के बिना शांति नहीं, और जो अशांत है, उसे सुख कहाँ?
In simple words Interpretation
Happiness grows from peace, and peace grows from a settled mind. Start with the settling.
Context
Krishna describes a gentle sequence: a collected mind makes reflection possible, reflection brings peace, and peace makes real happiness possible.
When this may help
When you're chasing happiness but feel restless underneath.
Reflection question
What helps your mind settle, even a little?
A small practice
Spend two minutes today doing nothing at all — no phone, no task. Just sit.
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