Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-2
Sankhya and Yoga
60. For the rebellious senses of a wise person, O Arjuna, even while he is striving otherwise, forcibly carry away his mind. Moreover, O Arjuna, if persons continue to restrain their senses, it is difficult to bring them under control by any means (306-310). If they restrain the mind by yogic practice, fencing it with religious observances, they have to suffer agony; such is the might of the senses. Just as a female spirit casts a spell on an exorcist, so these sense-objects come in the guise of supernatural powers, and sway a person’s mind through contact with the senses. If his mind is caught in their snare he stops yogic practice; such is the power of the senses. 61. Holding them all in check, the yogi should remain fixed in Yoga, intent on me. For when his senses are under control, his wisdom is well poised. Listen, O Partha, he who conquers his senses, abandoning desire for sense-objects (311-315) is alone fit for dedication to Yoga; for his mind is not beguiled by the senses. As he possesses always the knowledge of the Self, he does not forget me. Even if a person keeps aloof from external sense-objects but remains constantly brooding over them, he still remains engrossed in worldly life. Even as a little drop of poison if taken, spreads all over the body, so the smallest trace of desire in man destroys his discriminating power completely (316-320). |
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