Krishna advises that when Arjuna’s mind is no longer confused by conflicting teachings and is firmly established in meditation, he will achieve Yoga. This state of unwavering concentration on the self is essential for true spiritual awakening, helping Arjuna overcome his confusion and understand his true nature.

Arjuna asks Krishna to describe the characteristics of a person whose wisdom is steady and who is absorbed in self-realization. He seeks to know how such a person speaks, sits, and moves, indicating his desire to understand the external and internal qualities of an enlightened being, which would serve as a model for his own behavior.

Krishna explains that when one gives up all desires of the mind and is content in the self alone, such a person is said to be of steady wisdom. This teaching introduces the idea that true happiness and satisfaction come from within, not from external objects. It encourages Arjuna to seek contentment in his own self rather than in worldly pursuits.

One who is free from attachment and does not rejoice in good fortune or lament in adversity has attained steady wisdom. Krishna teaches that equanimity in all circumstances is essential for spiritual growth. By remaining unattached to outcomes, one can maintain inner peace and wisdom, regardless of external circumstances.

Krishna compares the sage who controls his senses to a tortoise withdrawing its limbs. When one withdraws from sense objects, his wisdom becomes steady. This analogy highlights the importance of self-control and the ability to turn inwards, focusing on the self rather than the distractions of the external world.

Although the senses may withdraw from sense objects, the taste for them remains. However, even this taste disappears upon realizing the Supreme. Krishna indicates that true detachment is not merely physical but also mental. Realizing the higher taste of spiritual bliss can help one overcome lower desires.