Translation
The happiness that, both initially and subsequently, is of the nature of deluding the Self; and which results from sleep, indolence, and heedlessness—that is stated to be of the Tamas (Strand).
Verse 18.39
From मोक्षसंन्यासयोग
The Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation
॥ Sanskrit Text ॥
यदग्रे चानुबन्धे च सुखं मोहनमात्मनः।निद्रालस्यप्रमादोत्थं तत्तामसमुदाहृतम्।।18.39।।
yad agre chānubandhe cha sukhaṁ mohanam ātmanaḥ nidrālasya-pramādotthaṁ tat tāmasam udāhṛitam
हिंदी अनुवाद
।।18.39।।निद्रा, आलस्य और प्रमादसे उत्पन्न होनेवाला जो सुख आरम्भमें और परिणाममें अपनेको मोहित करनेवाला है, वह सुख तामस कहा गया है।
Word-by-Word Meaning
yat—which; agre—from beginning; cha—and; anubandhe—to end; cha—and; sukham—happiness; mohanam—illusory; ātmanaḥ—of the self; nidrā—sleep; ālasya—indolence; pramāda—negligence; uttham—derived from; tat—that; tāmasam—in the mode of ignorance; udāhṛitam—is said to be
Application in Daily Life
Meditation Practice
Contemplate this verse during your morning meditation. Reflect on how its teachings apply to your current life situation and challenges.
Professional Life
Apply the wisdom of Moksha Sanyasa Yoga to your work by focusing on your duties without excessive attachment to outcomes.
Relationships
Use these teachings to cultivate patience, understanding, and equanimity in your relationships with family and friends.
Chapter Context
Chapter 18: Moksha Sanyasa Yoga (मोक्षसंन्यासयोग) contains 78 verses and focuses on the yoga of liberation through renunciation.
This verse appears in the middle of the chapter, deepening the understanding of the main teachings.
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