[ BHAGAVAD GITA · 2.68 · spoken by Krishna ]
Therefore — Krishna closes ten verses in a single sentence.
Therefore, O mighty-armed one, whoever's senses are completely restrained on every side from their objects — that one's wisdom stands firmly established.
SANSKRIT
तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥२-६८॥
KRISHNA’S LINE
“The tortoise. The rope you must hold while still in the swamp. The wind and the rudderless boat. Ten verses, one teaching: restrain the senses completely, from every side — and wisdom stands on its own ground.”
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