VIVEKA CHOODAMANI : CHAPTER 1 – SLOKA 22 : NOV 15-2013

Bagavathpadar further explains the 6 Gunas known as Samadi Shadga Sampathy. Control and calmness of the mind through a peaceful state of mind through constant reminders to detach from sense objects by way of process of continuous observation of its bad effects. In other words completely knowingly stay away from sense objects by way of sabdha, sparsa, roopa, rasa & gandha (sound, touch, form, taste and smell).

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