Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5 Verse 27 Meaning

Shutting out all external contacts and fixing the gaze between the eyebrows, realizing the outgoing and incoming breaths moving within the nostrils.

BG 5.27

स्पर्शान्कृत्वा बहिर्बाह्यांश्चक्षुश्चैवान्तरे भ्रुवोः। प्राणापानौ समौ कृत्वा नासाभ्यन्तरचारिणौ

sparśhān kṛitvā bahir bāhyānśh chakṣhuśh chaivāntare bhruvoḥ prāṇāpānau samau kṛitvā nāsābhyantara-chāriṇau yatendriya-mano-buddhir munir mokṣha-parāyaṇaḥ vigatechchhā-bhaya-krodho yaḥ sadā mukta eva saḥ

Meaning

Shutting out all external contacts and fixing the gaze between the eyebrows, realizing the outgoing and incoming breaths moving within the nostrils.

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Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 5 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: Shutting out all external contacts and fixing the gaze between the eyebrows, realizing the outgoing and incoming breaths moving within the nostrils.

In The Yoga of Renunciation (Karma Sanyasa Yoga), Krishna explains The comparison between renunciation of action and selfless action, showing both lead to liberation.

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Chapter Context

The comparison between renunciation of action and selfless action, showing both lead to liberation.

Key themes in this chapter include Renunciation, Inner peace, Equality.

When to Apply This Verse

  • When you need steadiness while dealing with renunciation
  • When practicing inner peace amid uncertainty
  • When applying equality to real-life choices

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 5.27?
Shutting out all external contacts and fixing the gaze between the eyebrows, realizing the outgoing and incoming breaths moving within the nostrils. This verse emphasizes renunciation with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 5.27 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on inner peace and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

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