![]() Then the mind gets purified and is established in transcendence or samādhi, which is a joyous state where one experiences infinite divine bliss.Īrjun asks what happens to those spiritual aspirants who begin their journey, but due to an unsteady mind, they are unable to reach their goal. Therefore, whenever it wanders away, one needs to bring it back and continue to focus on God. He agrees that it is difficult to restrain the mind, but it can be controlled by practice and detachment. He says, similar to a lamp that does not flicker in a windless place: a sādhak should practice keeping his mind steady in meditation. Shree Krishna then explains yog sādhanā or the spiritual practice for uniting the mind with God. Therefore, moderation must be maintained, even in basic necessities like food, sleep, work, recreation, etc. Shree Krishna cautions Arjun that by merely engaging in severe austerities, one cannot progress on the spiritual path. The yogis strive to conquer the mind through meditation because, while a trained mind is the best friend, an untrained mind can be the worst enemy for a spiritual aspirant. The mind then becomes tranquil, and meditation becomes the primary means of elevation. ![]() When work is done with devotion, it purifies the mind and enhances the spiritual realization. He reiterates that karm yog is a more practicable path than karm sanyas. ![]() Shree Krishna continues the comparative evaluation between karm yog (the practice of spirituality while performing worldly duties) and karm sanyas (the practice of spirituality in a renounced state) in this chapter. ![]()
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