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The collection of Gadasti, primarily based on scriptures, describes a person who is devoted to truth, righteous, and disciplined.
Meaning: This person, who is devoted to scriptures, righteous, and disciplined, knows the subtle meanings beyond the senses. And in this way, the great sage (Patanjali) has said -
Analysis: This means that the person who considers scriptures as the primary source of knowledge, is righteous, disciplined, and devoted to yoga, knows the subtle meanings beyond the senses. And in this way, the great sage Patanjali has also said. In the previous section, the scriptures were established as the authoritative source of knowledge about the subtle meanings beyond the senses, through the example of perception. Such a person who considers scriptures as the primary source of knowledge, is called a righteous person. Because he is devoted to the truth, has unwavering faith and firm belief in the scriptures, and always strives to follow the teachings of righteous people. Thus, a seeker who desires self-liberation should first become devoted to the scriptures, because "righteousness comes from the scriptures and austerity comes from the scriptures" - this is the teaching of the scriptures. Without the guidance of a righteous person, the actions of a being, such as charity, austerity, and discipline, become obstacles and lead to further rebirth. Therefore, the sage has placed the quality of devotion to the scriptures as the most important. Only a person who is devoted to the scriptures can become righteous.
"The devotee who is absorbed in the Lord, has attained the state of Devchandra." "He should color his mind with devotion and quickly attain the state of Devchandra." - Shri Devchandraji.
Such a righteous person then strives to follow the scriptures to the best of his ability. And the main teaching of the scriptures is to practice "discipline." "Discipline" means to remain in one's own nature; by engaging in sexual misconduct, one violates discipline. Therefore, the main teaching of the scriptures is to practice "discipline" by remaining in one's own nature and not engaging in sexual misconduct. And for the practice of such discipline, the five vows of non-violence, truthfulness, etc. are paramount.