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Shloka 6.33
अर्जुन उवाच | योऽयं योगस्त्वया प्रोक्तः साम्येन मधुसूदन | एतस्याहं पश्यामि चञ्चलत्वात्स्थितिं स्थिराम् ||६-३३||
arjuna uvāca . yo.ayaṃ yogastvayā proktaḥ sāmyena madhusūdana . etasyāhaṃ na paśyāmi cañcalatvātsthitiṃ sthirām ||6-33||
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The Translation

“Arjuna said: O Madhusudana, this Yoga of equanimity that You have declared, I do not see how it can be stable, because of the restlessness of the mind.”

Commentary & Insights

Overwhelmed by the high standard of equanimity, Arjuna raises a practical objection, stating that because of the mind's restlessness, he sees no stable foundation for this Yoga.

Practical Application
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Acknowledge the difficulty of keeping your mind calm today without feeling like a failure. It is okay to struggle; awareness of the struggle is progress.

Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
  • Do you also feel that quietness and equal vision are nice concepts but too difficult to practice in a stressful, busy life?
  • Why does Arjuna address Krishna as Madhusudana (slayer of the demon Madhu) in this context?

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6.33
अर्जुन उवाच