Chapter 3: Karm Yog (3.6)

Chapter 3: Karm Yog
karmendriyāṇi sanyamya ya āste manasā smaran
indriyārthān vimūḍhātmā mithyāchāraḥ sa uchyate || 6||

My Understanding : The senses are governed by the mind, and through these karmic senses, a person performs actions—this is where karma yoga begins. The mind must take charge of the senses, embracing and harmonizing them. When this balance is achieved, the person discovers beauty in nature, the world, and everything around them. Through the eyes, conscience perceives and interprets the outer world. This perception shapes human nature, forming the essence of the person. From this connection, desire arises, leading to karma. As desires grow, attachments form, sparking feelings of like and dislike, love and hate. Even when the eyes are closed, the conscience continues to “see,” sustaining karma and binding the person to attachments. To transcend these attachments, a human must strive to control their senses. Only then can they experience a profound change in their behavior and find clarity and freedom from the endless cycle of desire and action.

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