Shloka 13
अव्यक्त–पुरुष–विवेकः (Discrimination of Avyakta/Prakṛti and Puruṣa) — Yājñavalkya’s Anvīkṣikī to Viśvāvasu
विमुक्त: सर्वसड्भेभ्यो लघ्वाहारो जितेन्द्रिय: । पूर्वरात्रेडपररात्रे धारयीत मनो55त्मनि
vimuktaḥ sarvasaṅgebhyo laghvāhāro jitendriyaḥ | pūrvarātre ’pararātre dhārayīt mano ’tmani ||
Wika ni Vasiṣṭha: “Malaya sa lahat ng uri ng pagkakapit, ang yogin ay dapat mamuhay sa magaan at sukat na pagkain at supilin ang mga pandama. Sa unang pagbabantay at sa huling pagbabantay ng gabi, dapat niyang patatagin at panatilihing nakatuon ang isip sa Sarili.”
वसिष्ठ उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse teaches a practical yogic discipline: renounce attachments, eat moderately, master the senses, and regularly concentrate the mind in the Self—especially during the quiet early and late parts of the night.
In Śānti Parva’s instructional setting, Vasiṣṭha gives direct guidance on yogic conduct and meditation, outlining the lifestyle and daily practice expected of a seeker aiming for inner steadiness and liberation.