The verse
युक्ताहारविहारस्य युक्तचेष्टस्य कर्मसु ।
युक्तस्वप्नावबोधस्य योगो भवति दु:खहा ॥ १७ ॥
yuktāhāra-vihārasya
yukta-ceṣṭasya karmasu
yukta-svapnāvabodhasya
yogo bhavati duḥkha-hā
Meaning · paraphrased
Krishna teaches that balanced habits in eating, recreation, work, sleep and wakefulness support the practice of yoga, helping to lessen suffering.
A reflection for daily life
Steadiness grows through the rhythm of ordinary days. Give work, nourishment and rest their proper place, so your daily habits support your inner practice.
Today’s practice
Choose one habit to bring into balance today: eat attentively, finish work on time, or keep a regular bedtime.
Sanskrit and transliteration checked against Vedabase: Bhagavad Gita 6.17. English meaning is our paraphrase; the headline, reflection and practice are editorial applications.