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## Mulachara
**Meaning:** This city of tapasya (austerity) is like a fort, where the foundation is the unwavering certainty of contentment, the great gate is character, the two doors are calmness and dharma, and the two types of restraint are the vigilant guards. || 877 ||
**Meaning:** The thieves of passion, aversion, delusion, and the senses are always trying to destroy this city of tapasya, but they cannot destroy this city, which is well-protected by the warriors of virtuous people. || 878 ||
**Meaning:** These horses of the senses, driven by their inherent flaws of passion and aversion, are constantly trying to lead the chariot of dharma and meditation towards the wrong path of sensual pleasures. Therefore, strengthen the reins of focused mind. || 879 ||
**Meaning:** Passion, aversion, and delusion are conquered by fortitude and patience. The five senses are tamed by vows, fasting, and other practices. || 880 ||