बन्धुरात्मात्मनस्तस्य येनात्मैवात्मना जित: |
अनात्मनस्तु शत्रुत्वे वर्ते तात्मैव शत्रुवत् ||6||
अनात्मनस्तु शत्रुत्वे वर्ते तात्मैव शत्रुवत् ||6||
The self is a friend of one who has conquered it; but for one who has not conquered the self, the self acts as an enemy.
- Jitaḥ: Conquered or subdued.
- Anātmanah: One who is without self-control.
Self-mastery is positioned as the cornerstone of inner harmony. This verse contrasts the empowered individual who controls their mind with one who is enslaved by it, highlighting the stakes involved in self-discipline.
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