Atma Samyama Yoga

उद्धरेदात्मनात्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत् |

One must deliver himself with the help of his mind, and not degrade himself. The mind is the friend of the conditioned soul, and his enemy as well.

बन्धुरात्मात्मनस्तस्य येनात्मैवात्मना जितः |

For him who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his mind will remain the greatest enemy.

युक्ताहारविहारस्य युक्तचेष्टस्य कर्मसु |

He who is regulated in his habits of eating, sleeping, recreation and work can mitigate all material pains by practicing the yoga system.

चञ्चलं हि मनः कृष्ण प्रमाथि बलवद्दृढम् |

For the mind is restless, turbulent, obstinate and very strong, O Krishna, and to subdue it, I think, is more difficult than controlling the wind.

श्रीभगवानुवाच |

Lord Sri Krishna said: O mighty-armed son of Kunti, it is undoubtedly very difficult to curb the restless mind, but it is possible by suitable practice and by detachment.

तपस्विभ्योऽधिको योगी ज्ञानिभ्योऽपि मतोऽधिकः |

A yogi is superior to ascetics, greater even than those of knowledge, and greater than those who perform rituals. Therefore, O Arjuna, become a yogi.

योगिनामपि सर्वेषां मद्गतेनान्तरात्मना |

Of all yogis, the one who worships Me with faith, their inner self absorbed in Me — I consider that devotee to be the most united with Me.