मुमुक्षोर्बुद्धिरालम्बमन्तरेण न विद्यते, निरालम्बैव निष्कामा बुद्धिर्मुक्तस्य सर्वदा। ॥42॥
mumukṣor-buddhir-ālambam-antareṇa na vidyate, nirālambaiva niṣkāmā buddhir-muktasya sarvadā. (42)
This verse explains that a person seeking freedom must focus their mind on something to guide them, while someone who is already free does not need any external support for their thoughts. The desire for liberation is a strong force that helps beginners stay committed to their spiritual journey.
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