The words 'kamaan' and 'sarvaan' have been again used in the Gita! In the verses 2/55 and 2/71 both these words have been used. Abandoning all types of desires! Not just this, without remnants, right from the root level, even the subtlest portion of the past impressions should not remain inside; otherwise, somewhere or the other, there will be some hindrance in the discipline of meditation. While there remains any kind of longing or even its slightest trace, the mind can never attain single-pointed concentration.

Not just giving up of desires, a deep indication is given towards the source of desires-that is the resolutions of the mind. It may happen that the desires have been abandoned; but in the mind persists its promptings in the form of resolutions. One may think that this should have happened, acquisition of this object would have been good. This prompting can again push one towards desire. See farsightedness implied in every word of the Preacher of the Gita! Lest there should remain even a trace of any deficiency, towards this goal with every word presents a luminous vision!

'Manasaivendriyagramam viniyamya samantatah' restraining by the mind the whole group of senses! This also is a proper, right and a thought-deserving state. Only the reins can control the boisterous horses of the chariot. By leaving the reins slack, to keep watch on every horse, and attempt to restrain them would be difficult to accomplish. As per the language of the Upanishad the mind is the rein and senses the horses. In any case it is the mind which goes towards sensual pleasures through the senses. That is why the issue is of origin. Through the mind is controlled the entire group of senses.

Keep practising patiently. Impatience can bring instability to practice. It may be felt by intellect that one has been practising for long and has attained nothing! In the initial stage this happens. On one hand, the accumulated past impressions do not allow concentration to develop; and on top of it, the old habits pull out one time and again. The possibility of abandoning the continuity of practice is strong in such cases. For this reason, this guiding inspiration of the Gita is absolutely important for the seeker;

Keep persisiting. Gradually, the attainment of withdrawal externally and firming up internally should be attained. Keep bringing the perishability and grief causing nature of the world in your mind, time and again. The inner state should be immersed in divine thoughts! The mind should abide in the spirit of divine. Have faith. Once the mind internally tastes the nectar of divine emotions, then the mind will never be prepared to give it up; because the mind has greed for bliss. In the beginning one has to keep a strict watch on the mind. When an innocent child is sent for the first time to school one has to take special care. Gradually, when he develops interest in studies then he is not to be reminded again and again; he will develop the habit of going to school himself, and will start taking interest in studies.

Similar is the situation on the spiritual path. The mind is like an innocent child. Allow it to develop interest and let it grow. Continue with practice; gradually keep proceeding further. The mind should be intent in the divine emotions for most of the time; and then such a state-'na kinchdapi chintayet' not the slightest thought about anything else. This is not an impossible state to achieve; it is very much possible. It is state of abundant delight. The mind will itself accept and will be drawn towards such a state. The Supreme is omnipresent and is present in each and every particle and each and every particle is in Him. Develop such an attitude that there is nothing else beyond God. The mind will never be able to go elsewhere. By constant and regular practice everything is possible, but even then if the mind starts wandering, for this the preacher of the Gita gives guidance-