Chapter 17: Three Divisions of Faithश्रद्धात्रयविभागयोग
17:16
“Serenity of mind, gentleness, silence, self-control, and purity of thought—this is called austerity of the mind.”
Sanskrit
मनःप्रसादः सौम्यत्वं मौनमात्मविनिग्रहः | भावसंशुद्धिरित्येतत्तपो मानसमुच्यते ||
Transliteration
manaḥ-prasādaḥ saumyatvaṁ maunam ātma-vinigrahaḥ bhāva-saṁśuddhir ity etat tapo mānasam ucyate
Commentary
Mental austerity involves cultivating inner peace, kindness, thoughtful silence, self-mastery, and pure intentions. These practices transform consciousness itself.
Chapter 17
Three Divisions of Faith