Yoga Sutra 1.12 is one of the most profound and practical teachings from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, offering clear guidance on how to calm the restless mind and move toward inner stillness. The sutra states, “Abhyasa Vairagyabhyam Tannirodhah,” which means that the fluctuations of the mind (chitta vrittis) can be restrained through consistent practice (abhyasa) and detachment or non-attachment (vairagya). In simple words, Yoga Sutra 1.12 explains that progress on the yogic path requires both steady, disciplined effort and the ability to let go of cravings, aversions, and attachments.
