The Yoga of Renunciation

Krishna describes a practical meditation technique: shutting out external contacts (sparśān kṛtvā bahir bāhyān), fixing the gaze between the eyebrows (cakṣuś caiva antare bhruvoḥ), and making the incoming and outgoing breath equal (prāṇāpānau samau kṛtvā), moving within the nostrils (nāsābhyantaracāriṇau). This is a practical technique for controlling the senses and mind. By withdrawing from external contacts, focusing the gaze, and balancing the breath, the yogi gains control over the senses and mind. This technique supports the practice of karma yoga by helping develop the inner discipline needed to remain detached while acting.