Sanskrit Verse
Manaḥ-prasādaḥ saumyatvaṁ maunam ātma-vinigrahaḥ, bhāva-saṁśhuddhir ity etat tapo mānasam uchyate
Translation & Meaning
Serenity of thought, gentleness, silence, self-control, and purity of purpose—these are called austerity of the mind.
Key Teachings
- •Mental austerity through inner qualities
- •Cultivate serenity and gentleness
- •Self-control and purity of intent