ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [214]
Gātha 213
As long as cruel water-animals, in form of cluster of passions (kaṣāya), exist in your pristine and unfathomable lake of the heart (the mind), certainly, fearless existence of cluster of virtues, in form of forbearance, etc., is not possible. Therefore, O worthy soul! With observance of vows (yama) and tranquility (śama), strive to subjugate those passions.
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