Shvetashvatara Upanishad 2.10
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समे शुचौ शर्करावह्निवालुकाविवर्जिते शब्दजलाश्रयादिभिः। मनोऽनुकूले न तु चक्षुपीडने गुहानिवाताश्रयणे प्रयोजयेत्॥
same śucau śarkarāvahni vālukā vivarjite śabdajalāśrayādibhiḥ | mano'nukūle na tu cakṣupīḍane guhānivātāśrayaṇe prayojayet ||
"In a clean, level place, free from pebbles, fire, and sand, by sounds of water and other features pleasing to the mind, not offensive to the eye, in a sheltered spot protected from the wind, one should practice yoga."
What This Means:
Choose a clean, flat meditation spot without irritants. It should have pleasant sounds (like water), be easy on the eyes, and sheltered from wind.
Going Deeper:
Specific environmental conditions for yoga are given: cleanliness, level ground, pleasant sounds, protected from wind. The outer environment supports inner practice.
How To Apply This:
Create a suitable meditation space: clean, quiet, comfortable, protected. Environment matters for practice.
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