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मय्यनन्तमहाम्भोधौ चित्तवाते प्रशाम्यति, अभाग्याज्जीववणिजो जगत्पोतो विनश्वरः। ॥24॥

mayyananta-mahāmbhodhau cittavāte praśāmyati, abhāgyājjīvavaṇijo jagatpoto vinaśvaraḥ. (24)

This verse suggests that when a person's mind becomes peaceful, they can connect with their true self, but sadly, the distractions and troubles of the world can still lead to loss and suffering. It highlights the contrast between inner calm and the chaos of life.

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