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Sense Control, Regulative
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| Constant Practice? |
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Bg 3.32 Original Version
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"But those who, out
of envy, disregard these teachings and do not practice them
regularly, are to be considered bereft of all knowledge, befooled,
and doomed to ignorance and bondage." |
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| "But those
who, out of envy, disregard these teachings and do not
follow them, are to be considered
bereft of all knowledge, befooled, and ruined
in their endeavors for perfection." |
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Bg
6.35 Original Version
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| "The
Blessed Lord said: O mighty-armed son of Kunti, it is undoubtedly
very difficult to curb the restless mind, but it is possible by
constant practice and by detachment." |
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" Lord Sri Krsna said: O mighty-armed
son of Kunti, it is undoubtedly very difficult to curb the restless mind,
but it is possible by suitable
practice and by detachment." |
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| Controlling the Mind and Senses |
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Bg 2.66 Original Version
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| "One who
is not in transcendental consciousness can have neither a
controlled mind nor a steady intelligence, without which there is
no possibility of peace. And how can there be any happiness without
peace?" |
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| One who is
not connected with the Supreme [in Krsna
consciousness] can have neither
transcendental intelligence nor a steady
mind, without which there is no possibility of peace. And
how can there be any happiness without peace?" |
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Bg 3.34 Original Version
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| "Attraction
and repulsion for sense objects are felt by embodied beings, but one
should not fall under the control of senses and sense
objects, because they are stumbling blocks on the path of
self-realization." |
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| "There are principles to regulate attachment and aversion
pertaining to the senses and their objects. One should not
come under the control of
such attachment and aversion,
because they are stumbling blocks on the path of self-realization." |
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Bg 3.6 Original Version
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| One who restrains
the senses and organs of action but whose mind dwells on sense
objects certainly deludes himself and is called a pretender. |
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| One who restrains
the senses of action but whose mind dwells on sense objects certainly deludes
himself and is called a pretender. |
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Bg 3.7 Original Version
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| On the other
hand, he who controls the senses by the mind and engages his active
organs in works of devotion, without attachment, is by far
superior. |
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| On the other
hand, if a sincere person tries to control the
active senses by the mind and begins karma-yoga [in Krsna
consciousness] without attachment,
he is by far superior. |
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