Chapter 18 • Verse 33
धृत्या यया धारयते मनःप्राणेन्द्रियक्रियाः। योगेनाव्यभिचारिण्या धृतिः सा पार्थ सात्त्विकी॥
dhṛityā yayā dhārayate manaḥ-prāṇendriya-kriyāḥ yogenāvyabhichāriṇyā dhṛitiḥ sā pārtha sāttvikī
Meaning
The unwavering steadiness by which one controls the activities of mind, breath, and senses through yoga — that steadiness, O Partha, is sattvic.
Sattvic determination controls mind, vital energy (prana), and senses through unwavering yoga practice. This steadiness maintains spiritual discipline without deviation — the foundation of self-mastery.
Strength Reflection
"I develop unwavering steadiness controlling mind, breath, and senses."
Devotional Surrender
O Lord, grant me sattvic steadiness in my spiritual practice.