Sunday, June 14, 2020

Srimad Bhagavat Gita commentary chapter 6 verse 11-12


Chapter 6 verse 11-12

“Having established a firm seat of his own in a clean spot, neither too high nor too low, made of a cloth, a skin and kusa-grass, one over the other-there, having made the mind single pointed, with the actions of the mind and the senses controlled, let him, seated on the seat, practice yoga for the purification of the self”

In the earlier verse, Krishna talked about how to control the mind and body and bring about thought control. In these 2 verses, Krishna links the stillness of the mind to the stillness of the body. Correct posture during meditation ensures building up of the correct levels of energy and keeps the energy without it getting dissipated. Choosing a clean location, correct elevation, correct seat and then taking the mind and intellect inward towards contemplation of oneself in the Self is key to a good meditation.

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