Having described the psychological states of the master, Krishna now gives the operational protocol for the practice of meditation (Dhyana). He instructs: The Yogi must constantly and continuously (satatam) engage and concentrate their mind/self (yuñjīta ātmānaṃ). To do this, they must be situated in a secluded, secret, or quiet place (rahasi sthitaḥ), entirely alone (ekākī). In this laboratory, they must carefully control their mind and body (yata-cittātmā), rendering themselves completely free from cravings and desires (nirāśīr) and utterly devoid of possessiveness or hoarding (aparigrahaḥ).