Take, for example, a mundane activity such as typing. In all fields of human endeavor, practice is the key that opens the door to mastery and excellence.
Practice is a very important word for sādhaks. The elimination of attachment eradicates the unnecessary wanderings of the mind.Ībhyās means practice, or a concerted and persistent effort to change an old habit or develop a new one. We observe that the mind runs toward the objects of its attachment, toward the direction it has been habituated to running in the past. Hence, Shree Krishna assures Arjun that the mind can be controlled by vairāgya and abhyās. Yet, they have never found those dangers as sufficient reasons for remaining ashore. For example, sailors know that the sea is dangerous and the possibility of terrible storms exists. However, so many things are difficult to achieve in the world and yet we remain undaunted and move forward. Shree Krishna does not deny the problem, by saying, “Arjun, what nonsense are you speaking? The mind can be controlled very easily.” Rather, he agrees with Arjun’s statement that the mind is indeed difficult to control.
Shree Krishna responds to Arjun’s comment by calling him Mahābāho, which means “Mighty armed one.” He implies, “O Arjun, you defeated the bravest warriors in battle.
