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Bhagavad Gita Bhasya (Gambhirananada)

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indriya-kriyah, the functions of the mind, vital<br />

forces and organs-restrains them from tending<br />

towards the path opposed to the scriptures-.<br />

Indeed, when restrained with firmness, they do not<br />

incline towards objects prohibited by the<br />

scriptures. Sa, that; dhrtih, firmness, which is of<br />

this kind; is sattviki, born of sattva. What is mean<br />

is that when one restrains the functions of the<br />

mind, vital forces and organs with unfailing<br />

firmness, one does so through yoga, concentration.<br />

18.34 But, O Partha, the firmness with which one<br />

holds on to righteousness, covetable things and<br />

wealth, being desirous of their fruits as the<br />

occasion for each arises, that firmness is born of<br />

rajas.<br />

English Translation of Sri Sankaracharya's Sanskrit<br />

Commentary - Swami Gambhirananda<br />

18.34 Tu, but, O Partha; the dhrtya, firmness; yaya,<br />

with which; a person dharayate, holds on to;<br />

dharma-kama-arthan, righteousness, covetable<br />

things and wealth-entertains the conviction in the<br />

mind that these ought to be pursued always; and<br />

becomes phala-akanksi, desirous of their fruits;<br />

prasangena, as the occasion for each arises,<br />

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