Bhagavatgita a detailed study-chapter2

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41.vyvasaayaathmikaa budDhiiH eka iha kurunandhana

bahuSaakhaaH hi ananthaaH cha buddHyaH avayavasaayinaam

The intellect of those with unshakable conviction is single pointed. That of others who lack conviction is branched out in all directions and limitless.

 

Krishna said in the 39th sloka, that those whose intellect is established in karmayoga will be freed from bondage due to karma. That buddhi is referred to here as vayavasaayaatmikaa buddhi. The resolve of such persons is only to get rid of he bondage and hence the goal is to realize the truth. So their intellect is steadfast which Krishan is going to elaborate in his description of sThithprajna later.

 

On the other hand one, avyavasaayinaH, whose intellect is riddled with infinite number of desires finds that his mind is not steady on any one objective but goes on wavering due to the lack of conviction which gives rise to numerous doubts and fears. So the intellect or mind of such a man is describe as bahuSaakhaa, branching out everywhere and the thoughts as a result are anantha, infinite or innumerable.

 

This refers to the desire motivated actions, either those allowed by sasthras or those undertaken by ordinary desires. Even those sanctioned by sasthras like yajna etc., if done expecting result are desire motivated only and result in bondage. These kind of actions are mentioned in the next few slokas.