Chapter 2 verse 48
“Perform action O Dhananjaya, abandoning attachment, being
steadfast in yoga, and balanced in success and failure. Evenness of mind is
called yoga”
I was just wondering that Krishna introduced the word Yoga a
few slokas before this in verse 40 and now he has given a very simple
definition of Yoga, Evenness of mind is called Yoga. Yoga has also been defined
as dexterity in action-coming together of body, mind and intellect towards an
action and hence evenness of mind as well. My guruji has also said that all
actions, feelings and thoughts are our own responsibility. There is a tendency
to shy away from action when one becomes disoriented due to extreme sadness or
loss of enthusiasm for work. Krishna has urged us and Arjuna to wake up from
that slumber and action without attachment to a particular result with a steady
mind not worried about success or failure of that action. I am so proud of the
legacy of our history, scriptures and lineage that we have been able to
preserve this ultimate knowledge, try imbibing it and pass it on to next
generation.
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