It is from self-control that he acquires the due fruition of his acts. Self-control of surpasses (in merit) charity and sacrifice and study of the Vedas.
दमात् तस्य क्रियासिद्धिर्यथावदुपलभ्यते। दमो दानं तथा यज्ञानधीतं चातिवर्तते॥