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Atma Samyama Yoga
आत्मसंयमयोग
Self-Control & Meditation • 47 verses
The science of Dhyana (meditation), control of mind and senses, proper posture, diet, and lifestyle, culminating in the steady realization of the Self.
📜 Key Verses
Verse 6.5
उद्धरेदात्मनात्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत् । आत्मैव ह्यात्मनो बन्धुरात्मैव रिपुरात्मनः ॥
uddhared ātmanātmānaṁ nātmānam avasādayet ātmaiva hy ātmano bandhur ātmaiva ripur ātmanaḥ
One must elevate oneself by one's own mind, not degrade oneself. The mind is indeed the friend of the self, and the mind is also the enemy of the self.