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Bhagavad Gita 6.17
Rest is part of the path. Balance in food, work and sleep is itself a spiritual practice.
Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 6, Verse 17
युक्ताहारविहारस्य युक्तचेष्टस्य कर्मसु।
युक्तस्वप्नावबोधस्य योगो भवति दुःखहा॥
yuktāhāra-vihārasya yukta-ceṣṭasya karmasu
yukta-svapnāvabodhasya yogo bhavati duḥkha-hā
Translation
For one who is balanced in eating and recreation, balanced in effort at work, balanced in sleep and waking — yoga becomes the remover of sorrow.
हिन्दी भावार्थ
जो आहार-विहार में संतुलित है, कर्मों में संतुलित प्रयास करता है, और सोने-जागने में संतुलित है, उसके लिए योग दुखों का नाश करने वाला होता है।
In simple words Interpretation
Rest is part of the path. Balance in food, work and sleep is itself a spiritual practice.
Context
Right after warning against both overindulgence and extreme self-denial, Krishna recommends a balanced, humane rhythm of life.
When this may help
When you're exhausted, burning out, or pushing yourself too hard.
Reflection question
What does your body need from you this week that you've been postponing?
A small practice
Tonight, put your phone away thirty minutes before sleep.
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