Chapter 6 verse 17
“Yoga becomes the destroyer of pain for him who is
moderate in eating and recreation, who is moderate in his exertion during his
actions, who is moderate in sleep and wakefulness”
It is interesting that the absolute truth as stated by
the ancient sages, incarnations of the divine holds true for all ages. Each
individual discovers this truth at their appointed time in their own right.
Buddha discovered moderate living and that enabled him to reach state of
enlightenment. The Lord is just pointing to the same knowledge which is already
existing in ‘sanatana dharma’ and in its scriptures-Vedas. The truth is one,
wise men say it in different ways-‘Ekam sat, vipraha bahuda vadanthi’. Scriptures
have clearly mentioned that there is no need for extreme actions for bodily
functions in order to realize Self. Treating the body as a vehicle to effect
transformation from man to godliness is important and not associating oneself
with the body, mind and intellect complex is the recipe for that to happen. For
example, if one sits in an uncomfortable position to meditate, how can the mind
concentrate?
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