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Chapter 5 • Verse 24
The Yoga of Renunciation
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna describes the yogi who attains liberation: one whose happiness is within (antaḥ-sukhaḥ), who delights within (antar-ārāmaḥ), and whose light is within (antar-jyotiḥ). That yogi (sa yogī), having become Brahman (brahma-bhūtaḥ), attains (adhigacchati) the nirvana of Brahman (brahma-nirvāṇam)—liberation. This means the yogi finds everything within—happiness, delight, and light—not in external objects. When you're established in the Self, you become one with Brahman and attain liberation. The key is turning inward—finding happiness, delight, and light within, not seeking them outside. This is the ultimate goal of karma yoga—becoming Brahman and attaining liberation.
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
This verse describes the yogi who attains liberation: one whose happiness is within, who delights within, and whose light is within. That yogi, having become Brahman, attains the nirvana of Brahman. This means the yogi finds everything within—happiness, delight, and light—not in external objects. When you're established in the Self, you become one with Brahman and attain liberation. The key is turning inward—finding happiness, delight, and light within, not seeking them outside. This is the ultimate goal of karma yoga—becoming Brahman and attaining liberation. You don't need external objects—you need to find everything within.
Personal Reflection
Are you seeking happiness, delight, and light in external objects, or have you found them within? Where do you look outside for what's already within? How does turning inward lead to liberation?
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