Bhagavad Gita 17.16
मनःप्रसादः सौम्यत्वं मौनमात्मविनिग्रहः।भावसंशुद्धिरित्येतत्तपो मानसमुच्यते॥
manaḥ-prasādaḥ saumyatvaṁ maunam ātma-vinigrahaḥ bhāva-sanśhuddhir ity etat tapo mānasam uchyate
Translation
Mental happiness, equilibrium, silence, self-control, purity of nature—these are called the austerity of the mind.
What it means
Serenity of mind, gentleness, silence, self-control, purity of heart: this is called austerity of mind. The inner discipline is quietness and clarity. A peaceful mind is an achievement, not an accident.
Try this today
Mental austerity: cheerfulness, balance, quiet, governance, sincerity - the interior workout.
Something to reflect on
Which mental austerity - cheerfulness, balance, quiet, governance - is my weak rep?
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