Sanskrit Verse
Shucau deshe pratishtapya sthiram asanam atmanah, naty-ucchritam nati-nicam cailajina-kushottaram
Translation & Meaning
In a clean place, having established a firm seat for oneself — not too high, not too low — covered with sacred grass, a deerskin, and cloth. Krishna's detailed instruction on the meditation seat signals that the outer environment and posture are genuine supports for inner practice.
Key Teachings
- •A clean and stable environment aids concentration in meditation
- •The meditation seat should be comfortable yet alert — not too high nor too low
- •Attention to outer conditions reflects respect for the inner practice
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