Lord Krishna
Divine TeacherThe Supreme Lord, the charioteer and divine guide of Arjuna. Krishna delivers the eternal wisdom of the Gita, revealing the nature of the soul, duty, and the path to liberation.
Speaking: Chapter 6, Verse 23
23
Verse 23
The Yoga of Meditation
That state of severance from union with suffering is called yoga. This yoga should be practiced with determination and without despair.
Context & Meaning
Yoga is defined here from its final side: the complete disconnection from suffering. This is not suppression of suffering but its total severance at the root. Such yoga must be pursued with unwavering resolve and a mind that never despairs.