In Sanskrit, the word “vaśe” (वशे) generally means
“under subjugation,” “under control,” or “conquest,”
referring to being completely brought under influence
or mastery, especially in the context of the senses or will
General Definition
The word vaśe comes from the root वश् (vas), which has multiple
related meanings depending on context:
- To dwell, reside, or remain in a place or condition
- To control, subdue, or conquer, particularly in a spiritual or
- regulatory sense
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Usage in Scripture
In the Bhagavad-gītā 2.61, the term vaśe is used in a spiritual
context to indicate full subjugation or conquest of the senses:
Here, vaśe signifies that the senses are not merely controlled
oppositely or restrained, but are fully conquered and willingly
harmonized with higher consciousness, symbolizing mastery
in yoga and devotion.
Related Grammatical Notes
- Vaśe is derived from the second class root वश् (vas)
- The word is often used in instruction for self-discipline, sense
- control, and spiritual practice.
- 2 Sources
Summary
- Literal meaning: under control, subject to, subjugated, governed
- Spiritual meaning: mastery over the senses, conquest of desires
- Usage: In classical Sanskrit literature such as the Bhagavad-gītā, it denotes the culmination of discipline where senses are
- harmonized in devotion or wisdom
Thus, vaśe embodies both a literal sense of subjugation and a
symbolic spiritual sense of disciplined mastery.
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