Guest guest Posted September 27, 2002 Report Share Posted September 27, 2002 Chapter 6 Verse 19 Yathaa deepo nivaata-stho n'engate s'opamaa smritaa / yogino yata-chittasya yunjato yogam aatmanah // As a light in the windless spot does not flicker - this is the simile for the Yogi of subdued mind, practicing concentration on the self. LESSONS FROM BHAGAVAD GITA – 58 As taught by Parama Pujya Sri Swamiji "As a light in the windless spot does not flicker - this is the simile for the Yogi of subdued mind, practicing concentration on the self." In this verse a simile of the mind of the Yogi who is established in Yoga is offered. Just as a lamp kept in a place free from wind does not flicker, but keeps on burning bright, even so, the Yogi’s mind which has been fully controlled remains steady as the Yogi practices the discipline of Yoga, that is concentration on the Self. The idea is, when the mind is brought under control, it becomes one-pointed, very much like the light kept in a windless spot, as a result of the practice of Yoga. But to bring the mind under control, one has to give up all objects of desire. When all the thoughts of enjoying the worldly objects are given up then the Yogi’s mind gets easily established in the Self. What would be the condition of his mind when he meditates on the Self? It would be like the flame of a lamp placed in a windless spot that burns steadily without flickering. An impure mind is unsteady due to the winds of desire blowing constantly. It is like the light kept in an open place full of wind. Whereas the mind, which has attained purity as a result of its desirelessness, remains steady in the Self without any disturbances. New DSL Internet Access from SBC & http://sbc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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