Chapter 6 • Verse 28

Dhyana Yoga

The Yoga of Meditation

Sanskrit Verse

Yunjann evam sadatmanam yogi vigata-kalmashah, sukhena brahma-samsparsham atyantam sukham ashnute

Translation & Meaning

Ever disciplining the self thus, the yogi who is free from impurities easily enjoys the infinite happiness of contact with Brahman. When impurities are removed, contact with Brahman is natural and effortless — an inexhaustible joy that comes as the fruit of practice.

Key Teachings

  • •Freedom from impurity makes contact with Brahman natural
  • •Continuous self-discipline removes obstacles to Brahman-contact
  • •The happiness of Brahman-touch is limitless and effortless for the purified yogi

Topics

Brahman contactinfinite happinesspurityself-disciplineeffortless joy
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