धारणासु च योग्यता मनसः ॥ २.५३ ॥
dhāraṇāsu ca yogyatā manasaḥ || 2.53 ||
=
asu
ca = and
yogyatā = compatibility with
manasaḥ = mental powers
Breathe. Experience the life force
and you will become steadfast,
able to concentrate. Empty mind.
- Alberto Villoldo
dhāraṇāsu—for concentration. ca—and. yogyatā—the fitness. manasaḥ—of the mind.
53. And the fitness of the mind for concentration.—104.
The Sankhya-pravachana commentary of Vyasa
[English translation of the 7th century commentary by Vyāsa called the Sāṅkhya–pravacana, Vyāsabhāṣya or Yogabhāṣya]
[Sanskrit text for commentary available]
Further, the fitness of the mind for concentration. By the practice itself of Prāṇāyāma is this secured. As laid down:—
“By the expulsion and retention of breath optionally.”—I.34.—104.
The Gloss of Vachaspati Mishra
[English translation of the 9th century Tattvavaiśāradī by Vācaspatimiśra]
Prāṇāyāma renders the mind fit for concentration, by making it steady.—53.
The mind becomes fit for dharana.
Patanjali's yoga sutras 
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