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समं कायशिरोग्रीवं धारयन्नचलं स्थिरः। संप्रेक्ष्य नासिकाग्रं स्वं दिशश्चानवलोकयन्।।

samaṁ kāya-śiro-grīvaṁ dhārayann acalaṁ sthiraḥ samprekṣya nāsikāgraṁ svaṁ diśaś cānavalokayan

samam (straight) kāya (body) śiraḥ (head) grīvam (and neck) dhārayan (holding) acalam (unmoving) sthiraḥ (still) samprekṣya (looking at) nāsikā-agram (the tip of the nose) svam (own) diśaḥ (directions) ca (and) anavalokayan (not looking at)

One should hold one’s body, neck and head erect in a straight line and stare steadily at the tip of the nose. Thus, with an unagitated, subdued mind, devoid of fear, completely free from sex life, one should meditate upon Me within the heart and make Me the ultimate goal of life.

Kṛṣṇa describes the proper posture for meditation. The body, head, and neck must be held in a straight line, unmoving and still. If the spine is crooked, the energy of the body cannot flow correctly. Physical alignment is the precursor to mental alignment. The eyes should be focused steadily on the ‘nāsikāgraṁ’, the tip of the nose, without looking in any other direction. This ‘Dṛṣṭi’, or focal point, prevents the eyes from wandering and picking up distracting visual data. It centralizes the optical nerves and helps induce a state of internal focus. By fixing the body and the gaze, the yogī minimizes all external input. They become like a statue on the outside, which allows them to become a vibrant observer on the inside. Kṛṣṇa is providing a precise technical manual for reaching the deeper layers of consciousness, showing that every physical detail serves a spiritual purpose.