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Mind & yogaChapter 6 · Dhyāna-yoga
6.176.19

Bhagavad-gītā As It Is · Text 6.18

Yoga practice, posture and moderation

यदा विनियतं चित्तमात्मन्येवावतिष्ठते ।

निस्पृह: सर्वकामेभ्यो युक्त इत्युच्यते तदा ॥ १८ ॥

yadā viniyataṁ cittam

ātmany evāvatiṣṭhate

nispṛhaḥ sarva-kāmebhyo

yukta ity ucyate tadā

Translation

When the yogī, by practice of yoga, disciplines his mental activities and becomes situated in transcendence – devoid of all material desires – he is said to be well established in yoga.

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Well Established in Yoga

  1. 1A yogī is well established in yoga when practice brings the mind beyond material desires.
  2. 2Prabhupāda explains that Kṛṣṇa consciousness brings this perfection by engaging the mind and senses in the Lord’s service, not merely stopping activities.
  3. 3Practice remembering Kṛṣṇa, hearing about His activities, and using your words to describe His qualities.

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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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Key ideas in this verse

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Key ideas: manas, indriya, yoga.

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What does BG 6.18 establish in Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport, and how does it connect to mind & yoga?

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Sit quietly for ten minutes and gently return the mind.

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