Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Verse 53

Krishna said
श्रुतिविप्रतिपन्ना ते यदा स्थास्यति निश्चला।समाधावचला बुद्धिस्तदा योगमवाप्स्यसि ॥2.53॥

śrutivipratipannā te yadā sthāsyati niścalāsamādhāvacalā buddhistadā yogamavāpsyasi

Meaning

Krishna says: your mind is now unsettled by many conflicting teachings. When it stands firm and unmoving, steady in deep meditation, then you will attain yoga.

हिंदी में अर्थ

श्रीकृष्ण कहते हैं: अभी तुम्हारी बुद्धि तरह-तरह की बातें सुनकर डगमगा रही है। जब यह ध्यान में अचल और स्थिर हो जाएगी, तब तुम योग को प्राप्त करोगे।

Practise it today

Sit for five minutes today with eyes closed, following your breath. Each time a thought pulls you away, gently return without scolding yourself.

Reflect tonight

How often did your mind wander in meditation today, and how gently did you return?

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