Topic

Self-mastery

2 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on self-mastery. Explore teachings across 2 chapters.

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Chapter 6 • Verse 5 →The Yoga of Meditation

Uddhared atmanatmanam natmanam avasadayet, atmaiva hy atmano bandhur atmaiva ripur atmanah

Elevate yourself through the power of your mind, and not degrade yourself. The mind can be the friend and also the enemy of the self.

•Self-mastery is essential
•The mind can uplift or destroy
•Take responsibility for your own growth

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Chapter 18 • Verse 49 →The Yoga of Liberation and Renunciation

Asakta-buddhih sarvatra jitatma vigata-sprihah, naishkarmya-siddhim paramam sannyasenadhigacchati

Those whose intellect is unattached everywhere, who have mastered the self and are free from desires, attain through renunciation the supreme state of freedom from action.

•Complete detachment from outcomes
•Self-mastery and desirelessness
•Ultimate freedom through renunciation

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