Verse 6.35 : Dhyana Yoga "Path of Meditation"
Verse 35 of 47
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The Translation
“The Supreme Lord said: O mighty-armed son of Kunti, what you say is true; the mind is indeed restless and difficult to control. But it can be conquered, O Arjuna, by regular practice and by detachment.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna validates Arjuna's struggle, agreeing that the mind is indeed restless and difficult to control. However, He delivers the ultimate solution: it can be conquered by practice (Abhyasa) and detachment (Vairagya).
Practical Application
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Apply the formula today: commit to your positive habit (Abhyasa) and actively practice letting go of one negative trigger or distraction (Vairagya).
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Why are both practice (*abhyāsa*) and detachment (*vairāgya*) required? What happens if you practice meditation but keep feeding your mind with material cravings (no detachment)?
- How can you develop a regular, small habit of daily mental practice (*abhyāsa*)?
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6.35
श्रीभगवानुवाच
'Abhyasa' is the constant repetition of the same thought: 'I am the pure Atman.' 'Vairagya' is the intellectual realization that worldly objects are impermanent and bring grief. Without vairagya, the mind will run out; without abhyasa, the mind will not stay in the Self.