यदा विनियतं चित्तमात्मन्येवावतिष्ठते | नि:स्पृह: सर्वकामेभ्यो युक्त इत्युच्यते तदा || 18 || |
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“When the mind, controlled by the practice of yoga, remains fixed on the Self alone, then the yogi is said to be in a state of inner peace and contentment, free from all material desires.”
Commentary: Lord Krishna describes the state of mind that a yogi must attain through the practice of yoga. The mind is a powerful tool that can be both our greatest ally and our greatest enemy. When the mind is not controlled, it can easily become distracted by the desires of the material world and lead us astray from our spiritual path.
However, when the mind is disciplined through the practice of yoga, it can become our greatest asset in achieving spiritual enlightenment. The yogi must learn to control the mind and direct its focus inward, toward the Self, which is the true source of inner peace and contentment.
When the mind is fixed on the Self alone, the yogi becomes free from all material desires and attachments. This state of detachment allows the yogi to live in the world without being affected by the ups and downs of life. The yogi is said to be “nispriha” which means “free from desire,” and “yukta” which means “united with the Self.”
Through the practice of yoga, we can learn to control our mind and focus its attention inward toward the Self. By doing so, we can attain a state of inner peace and contentment, free from all material desires and attachments.