Bhagavad Geeta 6.12
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तत्रैकाग्रं मनः कृत्वा यतचित्तेन्द्रियक्रियः । उपविश्यासने युञ्ज्याद्योगमात्मविशुद्धये ॥6.12॥ Transliteration tatra ekāgraṁ manaḥ kṛtvā yata-citta-indriya-kriyāḥ upaviśhy āsane yuñjyād yogam ātma-viśuddhaye
Literal English Translation “There, having made the mind one-pointed and restrained the activities of the mind and senses, seated firmly on the seat, one should practice yoga for the purification of the self.”
🌟 Context & Meaning This verse continues the meditation instructions from verse 11 (which emphasizes finding a serene and appropriate seat in a clean, secluded spot). Verse 12 adds:
One-pointed mind (ekāgra): Bring the mind into focused concentration. Control of mind and senses: Sit with body, head, and neck steady, while stilling sensory impulses. Practice of yoga: This disciplined meditation serves to purify the inner self (mind/heart/intellect).
Essentially, Krishna instructs disciplined, focused inner practice as the path to inner purity.
📘 Deeper Insight According to Gitajourney.com, meditation in Gītā culminates the process of cleansing three main impurities of personality—mala (dirt), vikshepa (distraction), and āvaraṇa (veil)—leading to the clarity of intellect (ātma-viśuddhi)
🧘♂️ In Practice
To apply this:
- Choose a quiet, clean spot and a comfortable, steady seat.
- Sit upright, body still.
- Bring the mind to a single point—typically the breath or an internal focal point.
- Calm the senses and thoughts.
Maintain this inner focus to purify and steady the mind.