Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 4 verse 27
Chapter 4 · Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga

Total Offering · Every Part of Yourself

सर्वाणीन्द्रियकर्माणि प्राणकर्माणि चापरे । आत्मसंयमयोगाग्नौ जुह्वति ज्ञानदीपिते ।।27।।

sarvāṇīndriya-karmāṇi prāṇa-karmāṇi cāpare ātma-saṃyama-yogāgnau juhvati jñāna-dīpite

Meaning

"Others offer all functions of the senses and vital energy into the fire of self-control, kindled by knowledge."

Explanation

Krishna describes an even more comprehensive form of inner discipline, one that offers up the entire life-energy in devotion.

Today's Life Lesson

Consider bringing your whole self, not just part of your effort, into whatever practice matters most to you today.

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