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Atmānusāsana
आत्मानुशासन
The worldly souls have three components: the first is the sevenelementary-constituents like blood and flesh, the second is karmas, and the third is the soul's own-nature of knowledge, etc. The one who knows the method of separating the first two from the eternal soul, is to be known as the knower of the reality. (verses 210-211)
If you are not able to observe severe austerities (tapa), at least subjugate the passions (kaşāya), etc., through the control of the mind. As long as the passions exist in the heart, certainly, fearless existence of virtues, in form of forbearance, etc., is not possible. (verses 212-213) Renouncing attachment-to-possessions (parigraha) is the cause (hetu) and tranquility of the mind is the effect (hetuphala). Without appreciating this, the so called wise men deceive themselves as they get deprived of enjoyment in this world as well as the next. Deep knowledge manifests in those who have embarked on austerities (tapa) and subdued the passions (kaşāya). Still, subdued by karmas, they carry invincible jealousy, invisible to others, for their fellow-ascetics. Get rid of this jealousy. (verses 214-215)
Even great effort of man becomes worthless by anger. Even slightest pride results in great harm. Great men of the past with wholesome virtues were free from pride. When someone else with greater qualities exists, there is no reason to entertain the sense of pride. (verses 216-219)
Even a little deceitfulness is devastating, as a little poison added to a large quantity of milk. The large pit of deceitfulness is pitch-dark with delusion, and passions, like anger, hidden in its depth. Do not think that no wise man comes to know about your clandestine evil-deeds, and obliteration of your high qualities. Further, excessive greed, invariably, brings about calamities. (verses 220-223)
The following qualities are found in the meritorious man who has reached near the shore of the ocean of worldly existence: aversion to sensepleasures, renouncement of possessions, subjugation of passions, tranquility, self-control and vows, oppression of the senses, contemplation on the seven substances of reality, engagement in austerities, control of mental transgressions, devotion to the Omniscient Lord, and compassion towards all. (verse 224)
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