The Yoga of Action

Krishna warns against mithyachara (pretense)—restraining your body while your mind dwells on sensory pleasures. Sitting still but mentally scrolling through desires is self-deception. You might physically control your hands, but if your thoughts are consumed by what you're 'giving up,' you're a hypocrite (vimudhatma—deluded soul). True spiritual practice transforms the mind, not just the actions. This verse demands alignment: your inner world must match your outer discipline.