I shall not explain the inanner in which silent recitation is connected (with cach of the two paths) and the cause. In both, as in the case of silent recitation, it is necessary to subdue the senses and fix the mind (after withdrawal from external objects; as also to have truth, keeping up of the (sacred) fire, residence in solitude, meditation, penance, self control, forgiveness, benevolence, self-restriction of food, withdrawal from worldly attachments, the absence of garrulousness, and tranquillity. These from a Sacrifice in acts. Listen now to the course which consists of abstention (froin acts).
मार्गी तावप्युभावेतौ संश्रितौ न च संश्रितौ। यथा संश्रूयते राजन् कारणं चात्र वक्ष्यते॥ मन:समाधिरत्रापि तथेन्द्रियजयः स्मृतः। सत्यमग्निपरीचारो विविक्तानां च सेवनम्॥ ध्यानं तपो दमः क्षान्तिरनसूया मिताशनम्। विषयप्रतिसंहारो मितजल्पस्तथा शमः॥