Quote by Bhagavad Gita

O Krishna, the stillness of divine union which you describe is beyond my comprehension. How can the mind, which is so restless, attain lasting peace? Krishna, the mind is restless, turbulent, powerful, violent; trying to control it is like trying to tame the wind.

O Krishna, the stillness of divine union which you describe

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In this quote from the Bhagavad Gita, the speaker expresses their difficulty in comprehending the deep state of divine union described by Krishna. They question how the restless and turbulent mind can ever achieve true and lasting peace. Comparing the mind to an untamable wind, the quote underlines the challenging nature of controlling the mind's incessant fluctuations. It highlights the struggle humans face in finding inner tranquility amidst the restless nature of their thoughts and emotions.

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