Srimad Bhagavadgita Sadhaka Sanjivani -Swami Ramsukhdas
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Patanjali has defined Yoga, as the control of mind (Yogadarsana 1/2) and when the mind is controlled, one rests in the Self (1/3). But in the Gita, Lord Krsna has defined Yoga, as in this verse, one's union with the self, which is axiomatic. The term 'tam' (that), has been used for a state of a Yogi of disciplined mind. This state has been hinted at, by the term 'Yatra' (where), in the first half of the twentieth verse of this chapter, where it has been mentioned that the mind attains quietude. In the second half of the twentieth verse, where it is mentioned that a Yogi gets established in the self. In the first line of the twenty-first verse, He explained the importance of supreme bliss, by using the term 'yat' (which), while in the second line, by using the term 'Yatra' (where), He explained the state of a Yogi. In the twenty-second verse, He explained gain by the term 'Yam' (which), and 'yasmin' (in which). Thus, Lord Krsna by using the term 'Yat'[1], six times from the twentieth verse to the twenty-second verse, has explained the singular state of a Yogi. The same state, has been glorified here, by the term 'tam' (that). Sa niscayena yoktavyo yogo'nirvinnacetasa:—This Yoga of meditation, should be practised by a striver, by having the aim of attaining Yoga (equanimity) with determination and with an undistracted mind, as has been described from the eighteenth verse to the twentieth verse of this chapter. In order to, realize this state of equanimity, a striver should have a fixed mind, that he has to attain Yoga (equanimity), even in the face of all temptations and afflictions. 'Anirvinnacetasa means, that a striver should not feel despondent and distracted in attaining that Yoga, in spite of obstacles and afflictions. He should think, that he has to realize God, perfection or equanimity even if, he has to spend years and births together, and even if he has to face most serious afflictions. He should think, that he has wasted innumerable births and suffered tortures in hell, but has not attained his aim of God-realization, though his past sins have been destroyed. So, he should devote his full time (span of his present life), power and resources to, realize Him.
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- ↑ 'Yatra', 'Yam' and 'Yasmin' are die words formed from the word 'Vat'.
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