Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 2 verse 41
Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga

One-Pointed Focus · The Power of Clarity

व्यवसायात्मिका बुद्धिरेकेह कुरुनन्दन । बहुशाखा ह्यनन्ताश्च बुद्धयोऽव्यवसायिनाम् ।।41।।

vyavasāyātmikā buddhir ekeha kuru-nandana bahu-śākhā hy anantāś ca buddhayo 'vyavasāyinām

Meaning

"O descendant of Kuru, the resolute intellect on this path is single-pointed, while the intellect of the irresolute is many-branched and endless."

Explanation

Krishna contrasts the clarity of a focused mind with the scattered confusion of one pulled in many directions.

Today's Life Lesson

Choose one clear priority today rather than letting your attention scatter across too many directions.

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