
Chapter 17 · Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga
Discipline as Care · Not Deprivation, But Respect
Meaning
"Worship of the divine, the wise, one's teachers, and elders; along with cleanliness, simplicity, celibacy, and non-violence — this is called austerity of the body."
Explanation
Discipline of the body isn't about harsh punishment — it's shown here as respect, cleanliness, simplicity, and gentleness toward all living things. True austerity looks more like care than deprivation.
Today's Life Lesson
Practice bodily discipline today as an act of respect and care — cleanliness and gentleness, not harshness toward yourself.