
Chapter 17 · Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga
Care for the Body · Not Punishment as Piety
Meaning
"Torturing the elements that make up the body, and Me who dwells within, senselessly — know these to be of demoniac resolve."
Explanation
Mistreating your own body in the name of discipline isn't holiness — this verse is a gentle but firm reminder that real spirituality includes basic care for the body you live in.
Today's Life Lesson
Treat your body with basic kindness today — real spiritual growth doesn't require punishing yourself.