Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 6 verse 5
Chapter 6 · Dhyana Yoga

Self-Mastery · Be Your Own Best Friend

उद्धरेदात्मनात्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत्

uddhared ātmanātmānaṁ nātmānam avasādayet

Meaning

"Elevate yourself through the power of your mind."

Explanation

One should lift oneself by one's own efforts and not degrade oneself.

Today's Life Lesson

No one else can build your discipline for you — start today by treating yourself with a little more patience.

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