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दृष्टो येनात्मविक्षेपो निरोधं कुरुते त्वसौ, उदारस्तु न विक्षिप्तः साध्याभावात्करोति किम्। ॥15॥

dṛṣṭo yenātma-vikṣepo nirodhaṁ kurute tvasau, udārastu na vikṣiptaḥ sādhyābhāvāt-karoti kim. (15)

This verse suggests that a person who feels distracted should work on self-control, while a truly wise and noble person remains focused and undistracted. It highlights the importance of inner strength and clarity of mind.

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