6 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on mind control. Explore teachings across 2 chapters.
Dhyayato visayan pumsah sangas tesupajayate, sangat sanjayate kamah kamat krodho 'bhijayate
While contemplating the objects of the senses, a person develops attachment for them. From attachment develops desire, and from desire arises anger.
Dhyayato vishayan pumsah sangas tesupajayate, sangat sanjayate kamah kamat krodho 'bhijayate
While contemplating the objects of the senses, a person develops attachment for them, and from such attachment lust develops, and from lust anger arises.
Bandhur atmatmanas tasya yenatmaivatmana jitah, anatmanas tu shatrutve vartetatmaiva shatru-vat
For those who have conquered the mind, it is their friend. For those who have failed to do so, the mind works like an enemy.
Cancalam hi manah krishna pramathi balavad dridham, tasyaham nigraham manye vayor iva su-dushkaram
The mind is very restless, turbulent, strong and obstinate, O Krishna. It appears to me that it is more difficult to control than the wind.
Asanshayam maha-baho mano durnigraham calam, abhyasena tu kaunteya vairagyena ca grhyate
The mind is restless and difficult to restrain, but it is subdued by practice and detachment.
Sri-bhagavan uvaca: Asamsayam maha-baho mano durnigraham calam, abhyasena tu kaunteya vairagyena ca grihyate
Lord Krishna said: Undoubtedly, O mighty-armed one, the mind is restless and difficult to control. But it can be controlled, Arjuna, through regular practice and detachment.