Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 18 verse 33
Chapter 18 · Moksha Sanyasa Yoga

Settled Consistency · Not Forcing, But Holding

धृत्या यया धारयते मनःप्राणेन्द्रियक्रियाः । योगेनाव्यभिचारिण्या धृतिः सा पार्थ सात्त्विकी ॥

dhṛtyā yayā dhārayate manaḥ-prāṇendriya-kriyāḥ yogenāvyabhicāriṇyā dhṛtiḥ sā pārtha sāttvikī

Meaning

"The steadfastness by which one sustains the functions of mind, life-force, and senses through unwavering practice, O Partha, is sattvic."

Explanation

Real steadiness isn't rigid willpower forcing things through — it's a settled, practiced consistency that holds the mind and senses together without strain.

Today's Life Lesson

Practice a steadiness today that holds your focus gently, rather than forcing it through sheer strain.

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