Acharya Prashant explains the concept of the 'Yogabhrashta' as discussed in the final part of the sixth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. He defines a Yogabhrashta as an individual who possesses faith in Yoga but lacks self-restraint or discipline. To clarify the meaning of self-restraint, he cites Shri Krishna's statement that a disciplined person remains awake when it is night for all other beings. This metaphor signifies that while a person might understand the truth during favorable conditions, they often lose their awareness and succumb to old habits when circumstances become adverse. This state of slipping away from understanding due to unfavorable situations is what it means to be fallen from Yoga. Acharya Prashant further elaborates on Shri Krishna's reassurance regarding such individuals. He states that the knowledge gained by a Yogabhrashta is never wasted. Although they may fail or 'sleep' during the metaphorical night of adversity, each failure serves as a lesson. With every new 'morning' or opportunity, their inner strength grows, and they strive with greater effort. Shri Krishna suggests that such a person will eventually attain perfection in Yoga through successive attempts, often described as taking another birth, which symbolizes receiving a fresh opportunity to practice. However, Acharya Prashant warns against using this as an excuse for procrastination. He emphasizes that Shri Krishna also highlights the possibility of immediate transformation, urging seekers not to waste time through repeated failures when the goal can be achieved in the present moment.
