Kṛṣṇa begins the formal instruction on ‘Astāṅga-yoga’, or the eightfold path of meditation. He says that a transcendentalist should constantly engage their body and mind in connection with the Supreme. This requires them to live ‘rahasi sthitaḥ’—in a secluded place, away from social noise. The yogī must be ‘ekākī’ (alone) and have total control over their mind. They must be ‘nirāśīr’, free from the constant itch of material desire, and ‘aparigrahaḥ’, free from the burden of possessiveness. You cannot practice deep meditation if you are worried about your bank account or your social status. Solitude is necessary to hear the voice of the soul. By withdrawing from the crowd, the yogī reduces the sensory inputs that cause the mind to wander. Kṛṣṇa is showing that real yoga is a full-time, 24/7 commitment to internal alignment, requiring a lifestyle of simplicity and solitude.