नात्यश्नतस्तु योगोऽस्ति न चैकान्तमनश्नतः।
न चातिस्वप्नशीलस्य जाग्रतो नैव चार्जुन
In simple words
Opening the explanation…
A CONNECTION TO LIFE TODAY
A balanced routine supports attention. Before demanding more focus from yourself, look at sleep, food, rest, movement, and whether your practice is physically comfortable.
Verily yoga is not for him who eateth too much, nor who abstaineth to excess, nor who is too much addicted to sleep, nor even to wakefulness, O Arjuna.
A balanced routine supports attention. Before demanding more focus from yourself, look at sleep, food, rest, movement, and whether your practice is physically comfortable.
Yoga killeth out all pain for him who is regulated in eating and amusement, regulated in performing actions, regulated in sleeping and waking.
Translation · Annie Besant, 1922
A modern application
EDITORIAL REVIEW PENDING
The Gita connects practice with moderation in food, recreation, effort, sleep and waking. This can invite a sustainable rhythm rather than constant self-denial.
An everyday example
Leave one uncommitted interval in a crowded day and use it for rest or a quiet meal.
