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Chapter 8 • Verse 7
The Yoga of the Imperishable Absolute
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna describes the method: 'Abhyasa-yoga-yuktena cetasa'—with a mind (cetasa) endowed with (yuktena) the yoga of practice (abhyasa-yoga). 'Nanya-gamina'—not wandering (gamina) to anything else (anya). This is the key: constant practice with undeviated attention. 'Paramam purusham divyam yati partha anucintayan'—one who constantly thinks of (anucintayan) the supreme (paramam) divine (divyam) Person (purusham), goes (yati) to that Supreme Person. This is the practice: constant contemplation without distraction. Your mind must be focused—not wandering to other thoughts. Through constant practice of thinking about Krishna, you naturally remember Him at death. This verse emphasizes the importance of focused practice—not just thinking about Krishna occasionally, but constantly, with undeviated attention.
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
This verse reveals the method: constant practice with undeviated attention. Your mind must not wander to other thoughts—it must be constantly focused on the Supreme. This is the yoga of practice: constant contemplation of Krishna. Not occasional thinking, but constant, focused contemplation. This is how you cultivate remembrance that becomes natural at death. The mind endowed with the yoga of practice doesn't wander—it stays focused. This focused practice becomes your natural state, so at death you naturally remember Krishna.
Personal Reflection
Is your mind constantly focused on the Supreme, or does it wander to other thoughts? Are you practicing with undeviated attention, or is your attention scattered? How can you cultivate constant, focused contemplation?
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