Chapter 4 • Verse 29

Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga

The Yoga of Knowledge and Renunciation

Sanskrit Verse

Apane juhvati pranam prane 'panam tathapare, pranapana-gati ruddhva pranayama-parayanah

Translation & Meaning

Others offer the outgoing breath into the incoming breath, and the incoming breath into the outgoing, practicing pranayama and controlling the movement of breath — they have dedicated themselves to breath-control as their sacrifice.

Key Teachings

  • Pranayama is a form of inner sacrifice
  • Breath control is a legitimate and powerful yogic offering
  • The life force itself can become an offering to the divine

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