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Gradual progress

3 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on gradual progress. Explore teachings across 1 chapter.

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Shanaih shanair uparamed buddhya dhriti-grhitaya, atma-samstham manah krtva na kincid api cintayet

Gradually, step by step, with full conviction, one should become situated in trance by means of the intellect, and thus the mind should be fixed on the self alone and should think of nothing else.

  • Gradual progression in meditation
  • Use intellect to steady the mind
  • Single-pointed focus on the self