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## A Yoga of Non-Yoga
(49) Therefore, the non-yoga among yogas is described as the supreme yoga. It is characterized by the complete renunciation of all, with the intention of attaining liberation. || 11 ||
Therefore, that which is "non-yoga" is called the supreme yoga among yogas. (Because) it connects with liberation and is characterized by complete renunciation.
- As explained earlier, this non-yoga is the state of complete renunciation. It is devoid of the activity of mind, speech, and body, and it is the absence of all restrictive yogas. Therefore, it is called "non-yoga." And this "non-yoga" is the supreme yoga, the supreme among all yogas, because it is the primary means to liberation. It is truly "yoga" because it directly connects with liberation. And it is characterized by complete renunciation, which is the highest purity.
Calling this "non-yoga" the supreme yoga is indeed appropriate, because it directly connects with liberation, which is the sole ultimate goal of all yogas. The word "yoga" itself means "connection," and this non-yoga connects with liberation. Similarly, here there is complete renunciation, which is a higher purity than renunciation of unrighteousness or righteousness. And now there is nothing left to renounce, so this non-yoga is the supreme yoga.
Here, even the slightest touch of an atom does not remain. The pure self-nature, completely free from impurities, manifests. The unique, pure, and unblemished consciousness shines forth. The subtle, formless, innate self-nature is attained. This innate self-nature is the state of complete renunciation, because of the absence of all yogas (the absence of the yoga of mind, speech, and body). Among the yogas like friendship, etc., what is the supreme yoga? It is the non-yoga, the primary one, as stated. How? It is said that it connects with liberation, with the intention of attaining liberation.
It is said that yoga is due to connection. Its nature is described as complete renunciation, because it is a higher purity than even the renunciation of unrighteousness and righteousness.