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Chapter 5 • Verse 27
The Yoga of Renunciation
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna describes a practical meditation technique: shutting out external contacts (sparśān kṛtvā bahir bāhyān), fixing the gaze between the eyebrows (cakṣuś caiva antare bhruvoḥ), and making the incoming and outgoing breath equal (prāṇāpānau samau kṛtvā), moving within the nostrils (nāsābhyantaracāriṇau). This is a practical technique for controlling the senses and mind. By withdrawing from external contacts, focusing the gaze, and balancing the breath, the yogi gains control over the senses and mind. This technique supports the practice of karma yoga by helping develop the inner discipline needed to remain detached while acting.
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
This verse provides a practical meditation technique: shutting out external contacts, fixing the gaze between the eyebrows, and making the incoming and outgoing breath equal. This is a practical technique for controlling the senses and mind. By withdrawing from external contacts, focusing the gaze, and balancing the breath, you gain control over the senses and mind. This technique supports the practice of karma yoga by helping develop the inner discipline needed to remain detached while acting. You don't need to do this all the time—you can use it as a practice to develop the inner control that helps you remain detached during daily activities.
Personal Reflection
Do you have a practice for controlling your senses and mind? Where do external contacts pull your attention away? How can this technique help you develop inner discipline?
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