ĀTMĀNUŚĀSANA – PRECEPT ON THE SOUL by Ācārya GUṆABHADRA (ca. 818–900 A.D.) [226]
Gātha 225
The one who is engaged in observance of vows (‘yama’ and ‘niyama’) [note 1], whose introverted-soul is rid of sense-pleasures, who remains steady in meditation, who is compassionate in respect of all living beings, who accepts only helpful and limited food as per the procedure laid down in the Scripture, is without sleep, and has acquired knowledge of the secrets of spiritual-advancement; such a man extirpates all anxieties.
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Note 1:
The vows to be observed throughout life are called ‘yama’. The vows to be observed for a limited period are called ‘niyama’.