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Ātma-Tattva
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8. Whenever a wise man notices himself deviating from the
path of righteousness in thought, word or deed, he should immediately withdraw himself from that misdeed like a horse controlled by tightened reins.
— Dasa. Cū. 2.14
Six Conquest of the Self
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1. On conquering one, I have conquered five, on conquer
ing five, I have conquered ten; by this ten-fold victory. I have conquered all enemies.
— Utta. Sū. 23.36
2. One's unconquered mind together with four passions and
five uncontrolled sense-organs are the ten powerful enemies of man. Conquering these ten, Ogreat sage, I move about righteously.
-- Utta. Sū. 23.38
3. The dreadful tree of desires brings forth dreadful fruits;
this tree being permanently uprooted, Ogreat sage, I wander peacefully.
— Utta. Sū. 23.48
4. Know the soul to be different from the perishable body
and steadily engage yourself in destroying the karmic influence.
- Acā. Sü. 1.4.3 5. Destroy the passions by observing austerity and also relinquish the tendency of enjoying the sensual pleasures.
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