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Meditation Involves The Combined Withdrawal Of The Mind From The World And Its Focus On God

सङ्कल्पप्रभवान्कामांस्त्यक्त्वा सर्वानशेषत: |
मनसैवेन्द्रियग्रामं विनियम्य समन्तत: || 6.24||

saṅkalpa-prabhavān kāmāns tyaktvā sarvān aśheṣhataḥ
manasaivendriya-grāmaṁ viniyamya samantataḥ|| 6.24||

Shloka Translation
BG – Ch. 6- Ver. 24:

Discarding all wants arising from thought projections and detaching the attention from all sense objects.

Explanation

To achieve the goal of establishing the mind in the self, we must entirely detach the mind from all sense objects and address cravings at their source. We must be conscious of our thinking process in order to be able to cease brooding as soon as it begins. We must continually scrutinise our likes and dislikes in order to cultivate indifference toward them.

Sense items are “desire-generators.” Our sense organs are wired to rush towards things we enjoy and away from things we don’t. They tug our minds along with them as they rush, producing distraction and agitation. That is why it is recommended that we meditate in a clean and peaceful environment where our sense organs will not be distracted by anything. Gradually, as our meditation skills improve, we should make sure that our sense organs do not pick up strong impressions that may surface later in the meditation.

All desires are the result of one’s imagination. Desire arises from a sense of feelings of inadequacy, emptiness, and insufficiency. This void is inexplicable. You’re actually full, and completely satisfied. You simply aren’t aware of it. A false impression of emptiness is created when you are unaware of your fullness. To fill this gap, the intellect generates thoughts. The thoughts merge into a longing to own worldly objects/beings. You are content when your wish is satisfied. You are miserable when it is blocked.

Verse & what we can learn

Objects of desire aren’t required. You merely need to be aware of your wholeness. Then you will be content regardless of whether or not you obtain the objects of your desire. In actuality, desire will go away. As a result, gaining knowledge should be priority. Examine your desires using your brain. Allow your mind to decide if the want should be satisfied, shelved, or deleted.

Then work on your self-control. Existing desire should not be translated into action. The mind must step in and make a decision. savour objects of desire without provoking more desire The main thing is to keep all of your senses under control.

To acquire knowledge and to implement that knowledge in life one needs to be mentally and physically active and healthy and for that daily meditation is a great tool.

There are various types of meditation like Buddhist meditation, heartfulness meditation, mindfulness meditation, meditation for stress, and each meditation benefits are countless. There are also numerous meditation techniques for beginners which help in practicing daily meditation so go ahead and start your journey towards a peaceful and balanced life.

In the Next verses, Shri Krishna tells Arjuna about mind and intellect.

Let’s learn to live with “The Gita” via Meditation Affinity…