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Mind & yogaChapter 6 · Dhyāna-yoga
6.96.11

Bhagavad-gītā As It Is · Text 6.10

Yoga practice, posture and moderation

योगी युञ्जीत सततमात्मानं रहसि स्थित: ।

एकाकी यतचित्तात्मा निराशीरपरिग्रह: ॥ १० ॥

yogī yuñjīta satatam

ātmānaṁ rahasi sthitaḥ

ekākī yata-cittātmā

nirāśīr aparigrahaḥ

Translation

A transcendentalist should always engage his body, mind and self in relationship with the Supreme; he should live alone in a secluded place and should always carefully control his mind. He should be free from desires and feelings of possessiveness.

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Keep the Mind on Kṛṣṇa

  1. 1Always engage body, mind and self in relation to the Supreme. Live alone in seclusion, control the mind, and be free from desires and possessiveness.
  2. 2Prabhupāda explains that Kṛṣṇa consciousness means constant loving service to Kṛṣṇa. A person in Kṛṣṇa consciousness is the perfect yogī.
  3. 3Accept what helps you remember and serve Kṛṣṇa, and reject what hinders you. Remember that everything belongs to Him.

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Chapter 6, Dhyāna-yoga: yoga practice, posture and moderation.

What it teaches

Theme summary

A disciplined mind is one's best friend.

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Meditation

A yogi should practice disciplined meditation.

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What does BG 6.10 establish in Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport, and how does it connect to mind & yoga?

Practice

Sit quietly for ten minutes and gently return the mind.

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Related verses

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BG 6.26Samādhi and a steadily controlled mindBG 6.47The highest yogi is devotedBG 6.11Yoga practice, posture and moderationBG 6.12Yoga practice, posture and moderation

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