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In this Bhagavad Gita verse, Lord Sri Krishna explains the practice of Yoga in two stages. Those with Capricorn Rasi and Uttiradam Nakshatra, under the influence of Saturn, must achieve stability in their professional and family lives. To progress in their careers, it is essential to stabilize the mind with a single aim. This helps maintain a steady mental state. To preserve balance and peace in the family, the practice of Yoga is necessary. Saturn encourages patience and hard work, allowing those born under this Rasi and Nakshatra to control their mental state and achieve progress in their careers. For family welfare, one must act with mental peace. Thus, it is important to maintain equanimity in any situation to attain the higher state of Yoga. Through this, they can achieve stability and mental peace in their lives.

In this verse, Lord Sri Krishna explains the practice of Yoga in two stages. First, those who wish to attain the higher state of Yoga must focus their minds on a single goal. That is, they should continuously engage in Yoga practice. Second, those who have already attained the higher state of Yoga should remain calm. Their minds should adhere to equanimity. Both of these stages are essential for the growth of a Yogi.

Based on Vedanta, focusing the mind is crucial. In the initial stage of Yoga, the mind must be controlled from wandering without any objective. Those who reach the higher state of Yoga should maintain equanimity in any situation with a peaceful mind. Such patience regarding equanimity and detachment fosters the true realization of the Yogi. This is the ultimate goal of the Yogi.

This verse is relevant in many ways to our modern life. For the welfare of the family, everyone should stabilize their minds with a single aim. In business and financial matters, it is important to act with a single focus. Good dietary habits for longevity help maintain a good mental state. Those responsible as parents should act with equanimity for family welfare. When under pressure from debts and EMIs, 'equanimity' practices can help maintain mental peace. One should keep their mental state stable without spending excessive time on social media. The importance of Yoga is even greater for health and long-term thinking. Yoga helps reduce stress, live with equanimity, and enhance awareness.