Chapter 4 • Verse 27

Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga

The Yoga of Knowledge and Renunciation

Sanskrit Verse

Sarvanindriaya-karmani prana-karmani capare, atma-samyama-yogagnau juhvati jnana-dipite

Translation & Meaning

Others sacrifice all the functions of the senses and all the functions of the life force into the fire of yoga for self-restraint, kindled with knowledge.

Key Teachings

  • Yoga itself is a sacred fire in which all activity is offered
  • Self-restraint illumined by knowledge is the highest sacrifice
  • All vital functions can be consciously surrendered

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