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नाना मतं महर्षीणां साधूनां योगिनां तथा, दृष्ट्वा निर्वेदमापन्नः को न शाम्यति मानवः। ॥5॥

nānā mataṁ maharṣīṇāṁ sādhūnāṁ yogināṁ tathā, dṛṣṭvā nirvedam-āpannaḥ ko na śāmyati mānavaḥ. (5)

This verse suggests that a person who sees the many different views of wise individuals and remains unaffected by them can find true peace and calmness within themselves. It highlights the importance of inner detachment from conflicting opinions.

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