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2. When a wrong deed is committed consciously or other
wise, the aspirant should immediately desist from that and never repeat it.
---- Daśa. Sū. 8.31
3. Just as a horse can be controlled by a bridle, the sensual
pleasures and passions can be overcome by knowledge, meditation and power of penance.
— Ma. Sa. 621
4. How can one discipline others, when he is unable to discipline his own self?
- Sū. Kr. Sū. 1.1.2.17 5. Continence is four-fold -— of the mind, body, speech and possessions.
- Sthā. Sā. 4.2
6. A well controlled horse that gallops fast reaches his des
tination safely; so also the sense-organs well controlled by the reins of scriptural knowlegde are beneficial in realising the self.
-- Ma. Sa. 622
7. The unprotected and unrestrained soul wanders aimlessly
in the worldly sojourn; the careful and restrained soul is liberated from all miseries. Knowing this, protect yourself by controlling the senses.
---- Daśa. Cū. 2.16
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