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न शान्तिं लभते मूढो यतः शमितुमिच्छति, धीरस्तत्त्वं विनिश्चित्य सर्वदा शान्तमानसः। ॥37॥

na śāntiṁ labhate mūḍho yataḥ śamitum-icchati, dhīras-tattvaṁ viniścitya sarvadā śānta-mānasaḥ. (37)

This verse suggests that trying to find peace by controlling the mind often fails for those who are unwise. In contrast, a wise person who understands the deeper truths of life remains calm and peaceful in their mind.

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