Focusing meditation, as prescribed here, is a direct application of the preceding teachings on the cultivation of prāṇāyāma and the stabilization of the āsana. Meditating on the candra-bimba – the ‘lunar disc’ at the nasal passage – serves as a precise point of focus, allowing the yogī to gradually quiet the restless manas (mind) and to direct the flow of prāṇa. This practice is intended to establish samādhi, a state of concentrated awareness, leading to a profound sense of peace. The verse explicitly states that this sustained focus ultimately brings moksha – liberation – emphasizing the immediate and transformative potential of this specific technique. The hridaya – the heart center – is considered a particularly potent locus of transformation, aligning with the classical understanding that the ātman resides within the physical heart.