Sanskrit Verse
Karmendriyani samyamya ya aste manasa smaran, indriyarthan vimudhatma mithyacarah sa ucyate
Translation & Meaning
One who restrains the organs of action but mentally dwells on sense objects is a hypocrite and is called a false renunciant. True renunciation requires inner detachment, not merely outward restraint.
Key Teachings
- •Outward restraint without inner detachment is hypocrisy
- •The mind must also be withdrawn, not just the body
- •Authentic practice requires alignment of action and intention
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