ārurukṣhor muner yogaṁ karma kāraṇam uchyate
yogārūḍhasya tasyaiva śhamaḥ kāraṇam uchyate||3||

Meaning : For a sage who is beginning the path of yoga,
action (karma) is said to be the means;
but for one who is already established in yoga (yogārūḍha),
tranquility and stillness (śhama) is said to be the means.

For the Advanced (Yogārūḍha – One Who Has Risen in Yoga):
Stillness (śhama) becomes the means.
Here, the seeker is no longer bound by restlessness or craving.
They shift from doing to being — resting in deep inner quiet and unwavering detachment.
The mind is calm, desireless, and centered in the Self.
This is the stage of surrender — where peace is no longer sought, but lived.

For the Beginner (Ārurukṣu – One Who Desires to Rise in Yoga):
Action (karma) is the path and the discipline.
It means engaging in selfless service, disciplined living, mindful work, and spiritual practice.
Through steady and conscious effort, the mind begins to purify and slowly detaches from distractions and desires.This is the stage of inner training — where effort refines the self and prepares it for deeper truth.