Chapter 6 • Verse 44

The Yoga of Meditation

Krishna explains how past practice creates natural attraction. 'Pūrvābhyāsena tenaiva hriyate hy avaśo 'pi saḥ'—by that (tena) past (pūrva) practice (abhyāsena) indeed (eva), he (saḥ) is attracted (hriyate), even (api) involuntarily (avaśaḥ). This means: past practice creates a natural pull, an automatic attraction toward yoga. Even without conscious effort, even without will, the practitioner is drawn to yoga—it's natural, it's automatic, it's inevitable. This is the power of past practice—it creates a natural inclination that draws you forward. 'Jijñāsur api yogasya śabda-brahmātivartate'—even (api) one who seeks (jijñāsuḥ) to know yoga (yogasya) transcends (ativartate) ritualistic practices (śabda-brahma). This means: even someone who just seeks to know yoga, who just has curiosity, transcends mere rituals—they go beyond external practices, they understand the essence. This shows how past practice benefits you: it creates natural attraction, and even seeking leads to transcendence.

LIFE

Meditation: Experiencing Natural Attraction

You've been trying to practice meditation, but you've failed. You think: 'My effort was wasted. I have no natural attraction.' But according to Krishna, due to past practice (pūrvābhyāsena), you're naturally drawn to yoga (hriyate hy avaśo 'pi saḥ)—even without conscious effort, even involuntarily. Past practice creates a natural pull, an automatic attraction. Even seeking to know yoga (jijñāsur api yogasya) leads to transcendence (śabda-brahmātivartate)—you go beyond rituals, you understand the essence.

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AT WORK

Work: Experiencing Natural Attraction

You've been trying to develop focused work, but you've failed. You think: 'My effort was wasted. I have no natural attraction.' But according to Krishna, due to past practice, you're naturally drawn to focused work—even without conscious effort, even involuntarily. Past practice creates a natural pull, an automatic attraction.

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LIFE

Goals: Experiencing Natural Attraction

You've been trying to pursue goals, but you've failed. You think: 'My effort was wasted. I have no natural attraction.' But according to Krishna, due to past practice, you're naturally drawn to goal pursuit—even without conscious effort, even involuntarily. Past practice creates a natural pull, an automatic attraction.

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MORAL

Spiritual Practice: Experiencing Natural Attraction

You've been trying to practice spiritual disciplines, but you've failed. You think: 'My effort was wasted. I have no natural attraction.' But according to Krishna, due to past practice, you're naturally drawn to yoga—even without conscious effort, even involuntarily. Past practice creates a natural pull, an automatic attraction. Even seeking to know yoga leads to transcendence.

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Key Takeaway

Krishna explains how past practice creates natural attraction: due to the influence of past practice, you're naturally drawn to yoga, even without conscious effort. Even involuntarily, you're attracted—it's natural, it's automatic, it's inevitable. This is the power of past practice—it creates a natural inclination that draws you forward. Even someone who just seeks to know yoga, who just has curiosity, transcends mere rituals—they go beyond external practices, they understand the essence. This shows how past practice benefits you: it creates natural attraction, and even seeking leads to transcendence. Your effort isn't wasted—it creates a natural pull, an automatic attraction, an inevitable draw toward practice. You don't have to force it—it happens naturally.

Personal Reflection

Have you experienced natural attraction to practice? Do you feel drawn to yoga even without conscious effort? Do you see how past practice creates this natural pull?

Chapter 6 • Verse 44

The Yoga of Meditation

LIFE