Bhagavad Geeta 17.16
Sanskrit
मनःप्रसादः सौम्यत्वं मौनमात्मविनिग्रहः।भावसंशुद्धिरित्येतत्तपो मानसमुच्यते।।17.16।।
manaḥ-prasādaḥ saumyatvaṁ maunam ātma-vinigrahaḥ bhāva-sanśhuddhir ity etat tapo mānasam uchyate
Meaning
Master your mind through calm focus, thoughtful silence, and emotional discipline. These practices build the mental resilience leaders need for wise decision-making under pressure.
Translation
Tranquility of mind, gentleness, reticence, withdrawal of the mind, purity of heart—these are what are called mental austerities.
Related Topics
This verse relates to the following principles from the Bhagavad Geeta: