The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran

╭ chapter six
krishna
35
It is true that the mind is restless and difficult to
control. But it can be conquered, Arjuna, through
regular practice and detachment. 36 Those who
lack self-control will find it difficult to progress in
meditation; but those who are self-controlled, striving
earnestly through the right means, will attain the goal.
arjuna
37
Krishna, what happens to one who has faith
but who lacks self-control and wanders from
the path, not attaining success in yoga? 38 If he
becomes deluded on the spiritual path, will he
lose the support of both worlds, like a cloud
scattered in the sky? 39 Krishna, you can dispel all
doubts; remove this doubt which binds me.
krishna
40
Arjuna, my son, such a person will not be destroyed.
No one who does good work will ever come to a
bad end, either here or in the world to come.
41
When such people die, they go to other realms
where the righteous live. They dwell there for
countless years and then are reborn 42 into a home
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