Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 12, Verse 9

Krishna said

अथ चित्तं समाधातुं न शक्नोषि मयि स्थिरम्।अभ्यासयोगेन ततो मामिच्छाप्तुं धनञ्जय ॥12.9॥

atha cittaṃ samādhātuṃ na śaknoṣi mayi sthiramabhyāsayogena tato māmicchāptuṃ dhanañjaya

Meaning

If you cannot hold your mind steadily on me, Krishna says to Arjuna (Dhananjaya), then try to reach me through the yoga of steady, repeated practice.

हिंदी में अर्थ

श्रीकृष्ण अर्जुन (धनंजय) से कहते हैं: अगर तुम अपना मन मुझमें स्थिर नहीं रख पाते, तो बार-बार के अभ्यास के योग से मुझे पाने की कोशिश करो।

Practise it today

Set a timer for ten minutes and practise one skill or prayer you want to build. Each time your attention drifts, gently bring it back.

Reflect tonight

How often did your mind wander during practice? Were you patient with yourself while bringing it back?

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