Lord Krishna reveals how to focus the mind. Swami Mukundananda explains in Bhagavad Gita 2.41 commentary that attachment is a function of the mind. Its manifestation is that the mind repeatedly runs toward the object of its attachment, which could be persons, sensual objects, prestige, bodily comfort, situations, and so on. So if thoughts of some person or object repeatedly come to the mind, it is a possible indication of the mind being attached to it. However, if it is the mind that gets attached, then why is Lord Krishna bringing the intellect into the topic of attachment? Is there any role of the intellect in eliminating attachment?
As human beings, our intellect possesses the ability to control the mind. Thus, we must cultivate the intellect with proper knowledge and use it to guide the mind in the proper direction. Attachment of the mind in the world happens in 2 ways - positive and negative. Buddhi Yoga is the art of detaching the mind and becoming neutral to the fruits of action. Swami Mukundananda elaborates that this can be done by developing a resolute decision of the intellect that all work is meant for the pleasure of God. Such a person of resolute intellect cultivates single-minded focus on the goal, and traverses the path like an arrow released from the bow. This resolve becomes so strong in higher stages of sadhana that nothing can deter the spiritual aspirant from treading the path. But those whose intellect is many-branched find their mind running in various directions, they are unable to develop the focus of mind that is required to tread the path to their goal.
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0:00 Intro
0:35 Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 Sloka 41 Chanting
0:57 Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 Sloka 41 Translation by Swami Mukundananda
1:23 Bhagavad Gita Commentary by Swami Mukundananda: How to Focus the Mind?
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About Swami Mukundananda
Swami Mukundananda is a global spiritual leader, philosopher, visionary, author, and humanitarian. He is the founder of JKYog (Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog), which offers a unique Yogic System known as Yoga for Body, Mind, and Soul. Swamiji has distinguished engineering and management degrees from two world-famous Institutes in India, IIT and IIM. Swami Mukundananda took the renounced order of life after giving up his promising corporate career. He is a senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, who entrusted him with spreading Vedic Knowledge and Bhakti Yog throughout the world.
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