Verse 5.27 : Karma Sanyasa Yoga "Path of Renunciation"
Verse 27 of 29
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The Translation
“Excluding all external sense objects, focusing the eyes between the eyebrows, equalizing the inward and outward breaths moving within the nostrils,”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna introduces the preliminary techniques of meditation and Ashtanga Yoga, describing sensory withdrawal, breath control, and focusing the gaze.
Practical Application
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Practice this basic alignment for 2 minutes today: sit straight, look at a single point, slow down your breathing, and quiet your mind.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How does shutting out sensory stimuli (like turning off notifications and sitting in a quiet room) prepare you for mental stillness?
- What does equalizing the breath (*prāṇāpānau samou*) do to your nervous system?
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5.27
स्पर्शान्कृत्वा बहिर्बाह्यांश्चक्षुश्चैवान्तरे भ्रुवोः
These verses summarize the practice of Dhyana Yoga (meditation). By withdrawing the mind from thoughts of external objects, keeping the gaze steady to prevent wandering, and slowing down the breath, the mind naturally enters a state of absorption.