Gita reflection Ch 6 verses 36 & 37

30th May 2024

• When we control the cause, we can control the effect. Just like properly handling the steering wheel controls the movements of the tires, controlling the mind can govern the senses. 

• However, it's not as easy as steering a wheel because we do not see ourselves as separate from the mind. To detach from the mind, we must detach from its thoughts.

• Mastering the discipline of controlling the mind takes longer than a lifetime. Even attempting to meditate is a significant decision that requires constant vigilance over the mind. 

• If one does not achieve perfection in one lifetime, does that mean starting from the beginning in the next birth?

• As humans, we can understand the nature of the mind. This leads us to consider what happens after death.