
Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga
The Tortoise's Wisdom · Turning Inward
Meaning
"One who can withdraw the senses from their objects, as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell, has wisdom firmly established."
Explanation
Krishna offers the memorable tortoise image to describe the practice of sense-withdrawal in meditation.
Today's Life Lesson
Give yourself a few quiet minutes today to withdraw from constant stimulation and simply turn inward.