Verse 5.11 : Karma Sanyasa Yoga "Path of Renunciation"
Verse 11 of 29
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The Translation
“The yogis perform actions with body, mind, intellect, and even with the senses alone, abandoning attachment, solely for the purpose of self-purification.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna explains that yogis perform actions using only the body, mind, intellect, and senses, abandoning attachment, for the sole purpose of purifying their consciousness.
Practical Application
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Approach a tedious task today not as a chore, but as a mental exercise to train your focus, patience, and attention to detail.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How does shifting your goal from 'earning money/praise' to 'purifying my mind' change your experience of doing difficult chores (like washing dishes or writing reports)?
- Why is action required to purify the mind? Why can't we do it just by reading books?
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5.11
कायेन मनसा बुद्ध्या केवलैरिन्द्रियैरपि
By performing actions without the feeling of 'mine-ness' (mamatva), the dirt of selfishness is washed away from the mind. This makes the intellect sharp, steady, and ready for self-knowledge.