Verse 5.26 : Karma Sanyasa Yoga "Path of Renunciation"
Verse 26 of 29
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The Translation
“For those striving seekers who are free from desire and anger, whose minds are controlled, and who have realized the Self, supreme liberation in Brahman is present all around them.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna promises that for those who are free from desire and anger, who are self-controlled and have realized the Self, liberation is present everywhere.
Practical Application
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No matter how chaotic your surroundings are today, take a deep breath and connect with your inner sanctuary of quiet awareness, maintaining your peace.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- What does it mean for peace to be 'all around you' (*abhito*)? How does changing your internal state change the atmosphere of the room you are in?
- Why are desire and anger the main blocks that prevent us from experiencing this surrounding peace?
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5.26
कामक्रोधवियुक्तानां यतीनां यतचेतसाम्
For a self-realized sage, liberation is not a post-mortem state. Because they are free from ego, desire, and anger, they experience the absolute freedom of Brahman at every moment, whether they are active or quiet.