yadā hi nendriyārtheṣhu na karmasv-anuṣhajjate
sarva-saṅkalpa-sannyāsī yogārūḍhas tadochyate
yadā — when;
hi — certainly;
na — not;
indriya-artheṣhu — for sense-objects;
na — not;
karmasu — to actions;
anuṣhajjate — is attachment;
sarva-saṅkalpa — all desires for the fruits of actions;
sanyāsī — renouncer;
yoga-ārūḍhaḥ — elevated in the science of Yog;
tadā — at that time;
uchyate — is said
This verse talks about what it means to truly practice yoga. Imagine a person who is very focused on loving and serving a higher power or a sense of spirituality. When someone reaches this state, they feel a deep happiness inside them that doesn't depend on outside things, like possessions or achievements. They stop trying to find joy through things like eating tasty food or buying new clothes. Instead, their happiness comes from their connection with this higher power.
Now, think about when someone is not connected to this spiritual service. They might be chasing after things that please their senses, like wanting to eat delicious food or wanting to feel good through entertainment. It's tough for anyone to go through life without finding something to engage in, so if they aren’t focused on something spiritual, they will naturally look for pleasures that make them feel good temporarily. This can actually distract them and keep them from finding true fulfillment.
People who are aware of this higher power, often referred to as Krsna in this context, can choose to act in ways that please this higher power instead of just acting to satisfy their own desires. This means they can start living a life filled with purpose and meaning instead of just chasing after pleasure. If someone doesn't understand this connection, they may need to work hard on controlling their material desires first, almost like trying to change bad habits, before they can truly elevate themselves into a higher level of yoga practice.
In simpler terms, when we change our focus from what we want for ourselves to serving something greater, we start to understand true happiness and freedom from our constant wants. This is the essence of what it means to achieve yoga according to this verse.