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विषयाद्वीपिनो वीक्ष्य चकिताः शरणार्थिनः, विशन्ति झटिति क्रोडं निरोधैकाग्र्यसिद्धये। ॥43॥

viṣayā-dvīpino vīkṣya cakitāḥ śaraṇārthinaḥ, viśanti jhaṭiti kroḍaṁ nirodhaikāgrya-siddhaye. (43)

This verse suggests that when people are overwhelmed by their desires and distractions, they often retreat into their own minds to find peace and focus. It highlights the importance of seeking inner calm to gain control over one's thoughts and feelings.

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