Engaged in Yoga or Pleasure -- "Yog-Rato va Bhog-Rato va"

Yog-Rato Va Bhog-Rato Va 

Sang-Rato Va Sang-Viheena

Yasya Brahmani Ramatay Chittam

Nandati Nandati Nandati Eva 

                     " Bhaj Govindam ॥19॥

Engaged in Yoga or Bhoga (Pleasure)

In company or without company - in solitude

One whose mind remains fixed on Brahman - the ultimate truth - 

always remains peaceful and happy.

                          (Adi Shankaracharya – Bhaj Govindam)

We may derive two slightly different meanings from this verse -

                                  1 

Some people think that Yoga, the life of renunciation and discipline is proper and adequate - 

while others want luxury and pleasures. 

Some constantly like to be in the company of others - 

while some like to be alone - in isolation.

However, those whose minds steadily delight in Brahman enjoy the bliss. 

                                2

Whether engaged in Yoga or pleasure - 

In attachment or detachment - in association or in solitude - 

whose mind is steadily fixed on Brahman in every situation, 

always remains peaceful and blissful. 

                        "Rajan Sachdeva "