Chapter 6: Dhyāna Yoga – Yoga through Meditation and Contemplation: Verse 6
बन्धुरात्मात्मनस्तस्य येनात्मैवात्मना जित: ।
अनात्मनस्तु शत्रुत्वे वर्तेतात्मैव शत्रुवत् ॥
bandhur-ātmātmanas-tasya yenātmaivātmanā jita:
anātmanas-tu śatrutve vartetātmaiva śatruvat – 6.6
For one who has become master of himself by inner orientation, his self is a friend. But for one lacking in inner enrichment, his own self will stand as his enemy.
Chapter 6: Dhyāna Yoga – Yoga through Meditation and Contemplation - Verse 6
Ma Gurupriya
What a powerful statement of truth and inspiration! It is for everyone to make himself his friend, and not enemy. Sooner, not later, everyone must understand this fact and ensure to make his own being his sure friend.
On no occasion should anyone feel that his mind and intelligence have failed or deserted him at the time of need.
The mind may have its readiness to begin with; but it may not remain steady. A stark liar can choose to become a staunch truthful person! Body cannot change its features; but inner personality can be shaped in any manner one wishes and wills. This is the special fortune of human life. Do not neglect it out of ignorance or delusion. Herein lies the distinction of human life.
Every time feel you can mend your ways and gain what you rightfully want. None hinders you. It is all one’s own inner creation.
