Geetanjali

Bhagavad Geeta 12.9

Sanskrit

अथ चित्तं समाधातुं न शक्नोषि मयि स्थिरम्।अभ्यासयोगेन ततो मामिच्छाप्तुं धनञ्जय।।12.9।।

atha chittaṁ samādhātuṁ na śhaknoṣhi mayi sthiram abhyāsa-yogena tato mām ichchhāptuṁ dhanañjaya

Meaning

When you struggle to focus on your highest purpose, commit to consistent daily practice. Discipline builds what inspiration alone cannot.

Translation

If, however, you are unable to establish the mind steadily on Me, then, O Dhananjaya, seek to attain Me through the yoga of practice.

Related Topics

This verse relates to the following principles from the Bhagavad Geeta: