Shree Krishna's Key to Control the Mind and Defeat Mood Swings | BG 6.10 - 12 | Swami Mukundananda

How to achieve Mastery in Yog? Shree Krishna says achieving Mastery in Yog or uniting one's consciousness with the Supreme Lord requires Mastery over the mind. Mastering the mind requires defeating mood swings and keeping the mind focused, which is key to maintaining the state of Yog. How to do that? Watch fully to learn as Swami Mukundananda explains it in detail by relating Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6, verses 10 - 12 ----------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:17 Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Sloka 10-12 Chanting 1:17 Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Sloka 10-12 Translation 2:44 Bhagavad Gita BG 6.10-12 Commentary by Swami Mukundananda Answer Today's Quiz in pinned comment! ----------------------------------------------------- योगी युञ्जीत सततमात्मानं रहसि स्थित: | एकाकी यतचित्तात्मा निराशीरपरिग्रह: || 10|| yogi yunjita satatam atmanam rahasi sthitah ekaki yata-chittatma nirashir aparigrahah BG 6.10: Those who seek the state of Yog should reside in seclusion, constantly engaged in meditation with a controlled mind and body, getting rid of desires and possessions for enjoyment. शुचौ देशे प्रतिष्ठाप्य स्थिरमासनमात्मन: | नात्युच्छ्रितं नातिनीचं चैलाजिनकुशोत्तरम् || 11|| shuchau deshe pratishthapya sthiram asanam atmanah natyuchchhritam nati-nicham chailajina-kushottaram BG 6.11: To practice Yog, one should make an āsan (seat) in a sanctified place, by placing Kuśh grass, deer skin, and a cloth, one over the other. The āsan should be neither too high nor too low. तत्रैकाग्रं मन: कृत्वा यतचित्तेन्द्रियक्रिय: | उपविश्यासने युञ्ज्याद्योगमात्मविशुद्धये || 12|| tatraikagram manah kritva yata-chittendriya-kriyah upavishyasane yunjyad yogam atma-vishuddhaye BG 6.12-13: Seated firmly on it, the yogi should strive to purify the mind by focusing it in meditation with one pointed concentration, controlling all thoughts and activities. He must hold the body, neck, and head firmly in a straight line, and gaze at the tip of the nose, without allowing the eyes to wander. ---------------------------------------------------- About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a global spiritual leader, philosopher, visionary, author, and humanitarian. He is the founder of JKYog (Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog), which offers Yoga for the Body, Mind, and Soul. Swamiji has distinguished degrees from IIT and IIM. Swami Mukundananda took the renounced order of life after giving up his promising corporate career. He is a senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, who entrusted him with spreading Vedic Knowledge and Bhakti Yog throughout the world. In this channel, Swamiji explains the profound knowledge of the Holy Bhagavad Gita lucidly and succinctly verse-by-verse. He teaches us how to practically apply the wisdom bestowed by Lord Krishna in our daily lives to bring out the best version of ourselves and make our lives successful. ------------------------------- ► Join 'Verse of the Day' WhatsApp Channel click https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamX... ► Holy Bhagavad Gita Website: https://www.holy-bhagavad-gita.org/ ----------------------------- #bhagavadgita #swamimukundananda #shreekrishna #mind