Let the yogi constantly strive to keep the mind steady, remaining in solitude, alone, with the body and mind controlled, and free from hope and greed.

Swami Sivananda

A yogi should constantly concentrate his mind by staying in a solitary place, alone, with mind and body controlled, free from expectations, and free from acquisition.

Swami Gambirananda

Follows the commentary of Shankara (Advaita).

The yogin should constantly fix his mind on yoga, remaining in a solitary place all alone, controlling his thoughts and mind, free from desire and a sense of possession.

Swami Adidevananda

Follows the commentary of Ramanuja (Vishishtadvaita).

Let the man of Yoga always yoke the self (mind) by remaining alone in a lonely place, controlling his mind and body, without desire and without a sense of possession.

Dr. S. Sankaranarayan

Follows the commentary of Abhinavagupta (Kashmir Shaivism).

Let the student of spirituality try unceasingly to concentrate his mind; let him live in seclusion, absolutely alone, with his mind and personality controlled, free from desire and without possessions.

Shri Purohit Swami

भोगबुद्धिसे संग्रह न करनेवाला, इच्छारहित और अन्तःकरण तथा शरीरको वशमें रखनेवाला योगी अकेला एकान्तमें स्थित होकर मनको निरन्तर परमात्मामें लगाये।

Swami Ramsukhdas

शरीर और मन को संयमित किया हुआ योगी एकान्त स्थान पर अकेला रहता हुआ आशा और परिग्रह से मुक्त होकर निरन्तर मन को आत्मा में स्थिर करे।

Swami Tejomayananda