Meditation Techniques - There Are So Many Techniques

By various techniques, it is possible to restrain your mind and focus it within. By saying upataha, perhaps ekrishna is suggesting that, if his technique doesn't work, maybe you can try some other techniques. If a particular technique, even this technique taught by shikishna, if it is not effective for you, then what should you do? Try a different technique. A very practical suggestion if you want to learn, learn other meditation techniques.