Shvetashvatara Upanishad 2.14Famous
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यथैव बिम्बं मृदयोपलिप्तं तेजोमयं भ्राजते तत्सुधान्तम्। तद्वात्मतत्त्वं प्रसमीक्ष्य देही एकः कृतार्थो भवते वीतशोकः॥
yathaiva bimbaṃ mṛdayopaliptaṃ tejomayaṃ bhrājate tatsadhāntam | tadvātmatatvaṃ prasamīkṣya dehī ekaḥ kṛtārtho bhavate vītaśokaḥ ||
"Just as a mirror stained with mud shines brilliantly when well cleaned, so the embodied one, seeing the truth of the Self, becomes one, fulfilled, and free from sorrow."
What This Means:
A dirty mirror, when cleaned, shines brightly. Similarly, when you truly see the Self, you become whole, fulfilled, and free from grief.
Going Deeper:
The mind is like a mirror covered with dust. Yoga practice cleans it, allowing the reflection of the Self to appear clearly. This brings completion and freedom from sorrow.
How To Apply This:
Your mind is like a dusty mirror. Clean it through practice. The Self will shine forth, bringing fulfillment and ending sorrow.
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