Verse 5.22 : Karma Sanyasa Yoga "Path of Renunciation"
Verse 22 of 29
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The Translation
“The pleasures born of contact with the senses are indeed sources of misery. They have a beginning and an end, O son of Kunti; the wise do not rejoice in them.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna warns Arjuna that pleasures born of sensory contacts are sources of misery, having a beginning and an end, and that the wise do not delight in them.
Practical Application
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Identify a sensory habit you use to escape stress (like snacking or social media). Pause and choose a healthier coping mechanism (like stretching or a walk) today.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How do short-term pleasures (like overeating, doom-scrolling, or quick sensory thrills) lead to long-term physical or mental pain (Duḥkha)?
- How can we learn to enjoy life's beauty without becoming attached to or dependent on its passing presence?
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5.22
ये हि संस्पर्शजा भोगा दुःखयोनय एव ते
Sensory pleasures require efforts to get, create anxiety to maintain, and leave behind sadness when they disappear. Moreover, they stimulate more cravings. Therefore, the wise recognize them as traps of misery and turn their focus to the inner Self.