The Yoga of Knowledge

Those 'prasaktānām' (obsessed) with 'bhogaiśvarya' (pleasure and power) have their minds 'apahṛta'—literally stolen, carried away. Their attention is constantly pulled toward rewards, unable to settle. The result? 'Vyavasāyātmikā buddhiḥ'—resolute, one-pointed intelligence—cannot arise. 'Samādhi' (deep focus, inner stillness) becomes impossible. Why? Craving creates mental restlessness. When your mind always seeks the next pleasure or achievement, it can never be still enough for insight or peace. The trap: attachment doesn't just prevent liberation; it prevents the focused mind needed for any deep work or understanding.