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Srimad Bhagvata Mahapurana: Book 10: Chapter 87: Verses 33-35
They who endeavour to break the most restless steed of their mind-unsubdued (even) by those who have controlled their senses and breath (too)-neglecting the feet of their preceptor, and taking (great) pains over other devices (for mind-control), remain beset with a hundred and one calamities in this world like merchants that have not secured a pilot (for their vessel) in the sea, 0 birthless Lord ! What is to be gained by men though kinsfolk, progeny, (their own) body, wife, wealth, houses, land, (nay,) their (very) life and chariots etc., while You, the (real) Self of the man seeking shelter in You, the embodiment of all blessings, are there (by his side)? Indeed what object in this inherently perishable world, intrinsically shorn of all substance, can (really) gratify those who are unaware of this (aforementioned) truth (viz., Your being the sole embodiment of real happiness) and are striving for the (false) pleasure of married life? Sages who are destitute of (all) pride and treasure Your-lotus feet in their heart and the water washing whose feet is (accordingly) capable of destroying the (entire) sin (of those who sip it or sprinkle it on their head and eyes etc.) yet resort to the numerous holy lakes and rivers and places of pilgrimage on ( the surface of) the earth (since it is there that they secure the company of exalted souls). For, they who set their mind (but) once on You, their (very) Self, the embodiment of everlasting bliss, no longer remain attached to their household, which drains the very best in men (in the shape of their judgment, fortitude, forbearance, peace of
mind and so on).
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