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He makes it steady and makes it subject to the soul (immersed in it) ||16||
Therefore, the great-minded one should perform the actions prescribed by the scriptures with a firm mind. For the complete withdrawal of the senses ||17||
Meaning: Therefore, the great-minded man whose mind is not firm, should perform all the actions prescribed by the scriptures to withdraw the mind from the objects ||17||
Having heard the story of the Pisacha (ghost) and the protection of the family bride, the ascetic should always be immersed in the practices of restraint ||18||
Meaning: Having heard the story of the Pisacha (ghost) and the protection of the family bride, the ascetic should always be immersed in the practices of restraint. The said two stories are as follows - ||18|| Or, the actions of those who are only in determination are not very useful. Those same actions are very beneficial for those who are in the state of practice ||19||
Meaning: The actions that are not very useful for the ascetics who are only immersed in determination, are the very actions that are very beneficial for the practitioners who are in the state of practice ||19|| Even for pure karma, due to the practice of faith, meditation, etc. The imperishable nature of liberation is due to the knowledge yoga, not exceeding it ||20||
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