Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 2 verse 53
Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga

A Settled Mind · The Mark of True Attainment

श्रुतिविप्रतिपन्ना ते यदा स्थास्यति निश्चला । समाधावचला बुद्धिस्तदा योगमवाप्स्यसि ।।53।।

śruti-vipratipannā te yadā sthāsyati niścalā samādhāv acalā buddhis tadā yogam avāpsyasi

Meaning

"When your intellect, no longer swayed by conflicting scriptural opinions, stands firm and steady in meditation, you will attain yoga."

Explanation

Krishna describes the settled, unwavering state of mind that marks true spiritual attainment.

Today's Life Lesson

Notice today how much steadier you feel once you stop being pulled by every competing opinion around you.

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