Possible with the right means

asaṃyatātmanā yogo duṣprāpa iti me matiḥvaśyātmanā tu yatatā śakyo’avāptumupāyataḥ

For one without self-control, yoga is hard to reach, I think. But one who strives, self-governed, can reach it by the right means.

What it means

Krishna is honest and hopeful together. For someone with no self-discipline, yoga, steady peace, is hard to reach. But for anyone who keeps striving and gradually governs themselves, it's possible, upayatah, by the right means. It's a skill that can be learned.

The story

Arjuna wonders if peace is beyond him. Krishna says, not at all. Effort plus the right methods will get you there. He's describing a path, not a lottery.

In your life

Picture someone who couldn't sit still for a minute, who joined a beginners' meditation class and, six months later, felt calmer than ever. Find the right method for you. Then keep at it.