arjuna uvāca yo 'yaṁ yogas tvayā proktaḥ sāmyena madhusūdana etasyāhaṁ na paśyāmi cañcalatvāt sthitiṁ sthirām
"Arjuna said: This yoga of equanimity that you have described, O Madhusudana—I do not see how it can be steady, because of the mind's restlessness."
What This Means:
Arjuna raises the practical objection everyone feels: 'Krishna, this sounds great, but the mind is so restless! How can anyone maintain this steady equanimity you're describing?'
Going Deeper:
Arjuna's doubt is honest and relatable. He's understood the teaching (yoga of sameness/equanimity) but can't see how to stabilize it given the mind's chanchala (restless) nature. This opens the door for Krishna's practical response.
How To Apply This:
Have you felt this too? The teaching is clear but the mind won't cooperate. Don't suppress this doubt—bring it forward honestly. Krishna's response will address exactly this universal struggle.
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