Chapter 6 Verses 6.33–36

Necessity of controlling the mind

6.33–34 Arjuna’s concern: Aṣṭāṅga-yoga is impractical due to fickle mind

6.35 Kṛṣṇa’s solution: Control the mind by practice and detachment

6.36 Kṛṣṇa’s conclusion: Mind control is must for yoga