Abhyasa (constant practice) and Vairagya (detachment) are the twin pillars for controlling the restless mind. Krishna teaches that together, they enable mastery over the mind.
Let us explore what Lord Krishna teaches us about this important topic through the sacred verses of the Bhagavad Gita.
Krishna prescribes the solution to the wandering mind.
Abhyasa means repeatedly returning the mind to focus.
Practice develops the capacity for concentration.
Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita means union with the Divine and encompasses multiple paths: Karma Yoga (selfless action), Bhakti Yoga (devotion), Jnana Yoga (knowledge), and Dhyana Yoga (meditation). Krishna defines yoga as skill in action and equanimity in success and failure.
Atman in the Bhagavad Gita is the eternal, indestructible soul within every being. Krishna teaches that the atman is never born, never dies, and cannot be harmed by weapons, fire, water, or wind. Realizing the atman's immortality brings freedom from fear of death.
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