Chapter 5 • Verse 9

Karma Sanyasa Yoga

The Yoga of Renunciation

Sanskrit Verse

Pralapan visrijan grihnan unmishan nimishann api, indriyanindriyartheshu vartanta iti dharayan

Translation & Meaning

Speaking, releasing, grasping, opening and closing the eyes — the yogi understands that it is only the senses moving among their objects. The Self remains untouched, like a witness behind all bodily and sensory activity.

Key Teachings

  • Sensory activity is the domain of the instruments, not the Self
  • The yogi maintains clear discrimination between Self and body
  • Constant awareness of non-doership liberates the practitioner

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