Chapter 6: Dhyāna Yoga – Yoga through Meditation and Contemplation: Verse 18
यदा विनियतं चित्तमात्मन्येवावतिष्ठते ।
नि:स्पृह: सर्वकामेभ्यो युक्त इत्युच्यते तदा ॥
yadā viniyataṃ cittam-ātmany-evāvatiṣṭhate
ni:spṛha: sarva-kāmebhyo yukta ity-ucyate tadā – 6.18
When the well-restrained mind dwells comfortably in the Self, becoming indifferent to all desires, then the yogic practitioner is said to be integrated in yoga.
Chapter 6: Dhyāna Yoga – Yoga through Meditation and Contemplation - Verse 18
Ma Gurupriya
Having prescribed moderation to be the watchword for yoga practice, Krishna indicates when the pursuit will attain fruition and fulfilment.
Mind learns to be integrated with restraint and regulation. Meditative spell becomes easy, smooth and light, with no conflicts or opposition. The mind loves to rest in the Self, free of all distraction. The restfulness becomes more and more effortless.
The difficult and disturbing phase having dwindled, the practice, now free of obstructions, proves more and more facile. The differences between mind and intelligence begin to fade. Everything becomes the homogeneous Consciousness.
Abidance in the Self becomes habitual for the yogi. He also cherishes it well. It does not hinder his interactions the least; instead, makes them far easier, natural, nourishing, integrating to himself as well as the world.
