Verse 4.29 : Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga "Path of Knowledge & Action"
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The Translation
“Some offer the outgoing breath (prana) into the incoming breath (apana), and the incoming breath into the outgoing breath, restraining the flow of both breaths, practicing pranayama.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna describes the pranayama sacrifice, where yogis offer inward breath into outward breath, and outward breath into inward breath, regulating their breath to achieve stillness.
Practical Application
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Practice the box breathing technique today: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds. Repeat 4 times to calm your mind.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Have you ever noticed how your breathing pattern changes when you are angry or anxious? How does taking slow, deep breaths affect your emotional state?
- Why is the regulation of breath considered a form of sacrifice in the Vedic tradition?
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4.29
अपाने जुह्वति प्राणं प्राणेऽपानं तथापरे
This refers to the three phases of Pranayama: Puraka (inhalation), Rechaka (exhalation), and Kumbhaka (retention). This practice purges the nervous system of impurities, making meditation easier.