B.G 17.16
The serenity of mind, gentleness, silence, self-control, and purity of thought are considered as mental austerity.
Gīta Bhāshya 17.12
'saumyatvam' i.e. gentleness, means non-cruelty; 'maunam' i.e. silence means a contemplative nature. 'muni' i.e. sage is the one who realizes and experiences both childhood and wisdom; he has a determined view with deep insight on everything.
'saumyatvam' i.e. gentleness, means non-cruelty.
"Not being cruel is said to be 'saumya', i.e. gentleness."
- declared thus in the dictionary.
'maunam' i.e. silence, means contemplative nature.
"The term 'muni' i.e. sage, is the one who realizes and experiences both childhood and wisdom."
- indeed, stated thus in Vedic testimonial.
"By this, indeed, he has a determined view with deep insight on everything, by which he has a determined view with deep insight on everything. Therefore, he is called a sage, thus they say."
- stated thus in Bhāllaveya Vedic testimonial.
How else could there be mental austerity?
Gīta Tātparya 17.16
'maunam' i.e. silence, means deep reflection.
'maunam' i.e. silence, means deep reflection.
