Verse 6.34 : Dhyana Yoga "Path of Meditation"
Verse 34 of 47
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The Translation
“For the mind is restless, turbulent, strong, and obstinate, O Krishna. Controlling it seems to me as difficult as controlling the wind.”
Commentary & Insights
Arjuna describes the mind using four powerful adjectives: restless, turbulent, strong, and obstinate, comparing the control of the mind to controlling the wind.
Practical Application
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When your mind is racing with thoughts today, stop trying to fight or suppress them. Acknowledge that the mind is like the wind, and let it blow without reacting to it.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Do you agree with Arjuna's description of the mind? How does your mind show its 'strength' (*balavad*) when you try to concentrate?
- Why is trying to force the mind to stop compared to grabbing the wind? What happens when we try to repress our thoughts violently?
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6.34
चञ्चलं हि मनः कृष्ण प्रमाथि बलवद् दृढम्
The mind is called 'pramathi' because it agitates the body and senses, dragging them toward objects. It is called 'dridham' because its habits are hard to break. Trying to control it by brute force is as useless as trying to build a wall against the wind.