Kṛṣṇa addresses the reality of the wandering mind. He acknowledges that the mind is ‘cañcalam’ (flickering) and ‘asthiram’ (unsteady). He doesn’t expect it to stay still perfectly from the start. He gives a simple instruction: “Wherever and whenever the mind wanders, bring it back.” Meditation is not a state of constant focus; it is the act of ‘returning’ to focus. Every time you catch your mind thinking about your chores, your enemies, or your lunch, you gently withdraw it and place it back on the self. This ‘re-focusing’ is the actual practice of yoga. Kṛṣṇa is giving Arjuna permission to be human. He is saying, “It’s okay if your mind drifts; just don’t let it stay away.” By repeatedly bringing the mind under the control of the self, you slowly weaken the mind’s power to distract you. Consistency is the secret to taming the restless spirit. Each return is a spiritual win.