Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 6 verse 18
Chapter 6 · Dhyana Yoga

Self-Mastery · Resting in the Self

यदा विनियतं चित्तमात्मन्येवावतिष्ठते । निःस्पृहः सर्वकामेभ्यो युक्त इत्युच्यते तदा ॥

yadā viniyataṁ cittam ātmany evāvatiṣṭhate, niḥspṛhaḥ sarvakāmebhyo yukta ity ucyate tadā.

Meaning

"When the fully disciplined mind rests only in the Self, free from longing for all desires, then one is said to be established in Yoga."

Explanation

A mind that no longer chases every desire finally has room to simply rest in itself.

Today's Life Lesson

Practice wanting a little less today, and notice how much calmer that leaves your mind.

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