The Yoga of Knowledge and Renunciation of Action

Krishna describes two approaches to sense control through sacrifice. 'Śrotrādīni indriyāṇy... saṁyamāgniṣu juhvati' (some offer senses into fire of control) means restraining senses—withdrawing attention from sense objects. This is control through suppression. 'Śabdādīn viṣayān... indriyāgniṣu juhvati' (others offer sense objects into fire of senses) means a different approach—engaging senses fully but without attachment, seeing them as offerings. This verse shows two valid methods: restraint (withdrawing) and engagement (engaging without attachment). Both are forms of sacrifice because both transform the relationship with senses from craving to offering. The key is the attitude—whether you withdraw or engage, do it as sacrifice, not as indulgence.