A transcendentalist should always engage his body, mind and self in relationship with the Supreme; he should live alone in a secluded place and should always carefully control his mind. He should be free from desires and feelings of possessiveness.

The yogi should practice constantly, alone in a solitary place, with controlled mind and self, free from desire and possessiveness. This verse begins the Gita's direct instruction on how to meditate — the "how" after the "why."