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Verse 39
desires. He does not make bodily movements, does not utter any words, and does not dilute the focus of his mind. He becomes the embodiment of unruffled peace, in thought, speech and body. Meditation attended by such circumstances manifests as the fire that destroys the rubbish heap of karmas and reveals the sterling beauty of the pure Self.
The path is difficult and transgressions are liable to take place in the journey. The Yogi is ever eager to preserve the purity of his mind undefiled and resorts to corrective measures as soon as a taint of blemish is noticed in thought, word or deed. Expiation is very pleasing to him as proper conduct cannot be attained without the rectifying penance. He washes away all taints of evil by selfcontemplation, repentance, confession, and renunciation, i.e., the determination not to do it again in the future.
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