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Turbulent by nature the senses, even of a wise man that is practicing
self-control, forcibly carry away his mind. The man dwelling on
sense-objects develops attachment for them; from attachment springs up
desire, and from desire (unfulfilled) ensues up anger. From anger arises
infatuation; from infatuation, confusion of memory, from confusion of
memory, loss of reason and from loss of reason one goes to complete
ruin. But the self-controlled person, while enjoying the various
sense-objects through his senses, which are disciplined and free from
likes and dislikes, attains placidity of mind. With the attainment of
such placidity of mind, all his sorrows come to an end; and the
intellect of such a person of tranquil mind soon withdrawing itself from
all sides, becomes firmly established in God. He who has not controlled
his mind and senses can have no reason; nor can such an undisciplined
man think of God. The unthinking man can have no peace; and how can
there be happiness for one lacking peace of mind? As the wind carries
away a boat upon the waters, even so of the senses moving among the
sense-objects, the one to which the mind is joined takes away his
prudence. As the waters of different rivers enter the ocean; which
though full of all sides remains undisturbed, likewise he in whom all
enjoyments merge themselves attains peace; not he who hankers after such
enjoyments. He who has given up all desires and moves free from
attachment, egoism and thirst for enjoyment attains peace.
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