The verse
श्रीभगवानुवाच
असंशयं महाबाहो मनो दुर्निग्रहं चलम् ।
अभ्यासेन तु कौन्तेय वैराग्येण च गृह्यते ॥ ३५ ॥
śrī-bhagavān uvāca
asaṁśayaṁ mahā-bāho
mano durnigrahaṁ calam
abhyāsena tu kaunteya
vairāgyeṇa ca gṛhyate
Meaning · paraphrased
Krishna acknowledges that the restless mind is difficult to restrain. Yet he assures Arjuna that steady practice and detachment can bring it under control.
A reflection for daily life
Difficulty is part of spiritual discipline. Return patiently to remembrance of Krishna, and loosen your grip on distractions. Practice grows through repeated effort rather than a demand for instant stillness.
Today’s practice
Spend three quiet minutes remembering Krishna today. When a distraction arises, release it gently and return to your practice.
Sanskrit and transliteration checked against Vedabase: Bhagavad Gita 6.35. English meaning is our paraphrase; the headline, reflection and practice are editorial applications.