Verse 13.8

अमानित्वमदम्भित्वमहिंसा क्षान्तिरार्जवम्।आचार्योपासनं शौचं स्थैर्यमात्मविनिग्रहः।।13.8।।

amānitvam adambhitvam ahinsā kṣhāntir ārjavam āchāryopāsanaṁ śhauchaṁ sthairyam ātma-vinigrahaḥ

Meaning

Humility, no cap, zero violence, forgiveness, keeping it real, teacher appreciation, staying clean, consistency, and self-control.

Commentary

These traits are like, totally the key to unlocking inner wisdom, you know? If someone's got all this going on – humility, no cap, chill vibes, forgiveness, being real, respecting their teachers, staying clean (inside and out), being consistent, and self-control – then they've def got that self-knowledge thing down. Humility? It's the opposite of being a total narcissist. It's not about self-esteem, it's about not being a show-off. Pride is all about thinking you're better than others because you've got more stuff (money, knowledge, whatever). But a humble person doesn't need to flex. No hypocrisy, either. That's all about pretending to be someone you're not. Like, a fake guru or something. Real people are chill and modest. They don't brag about their good deeds. Ahimsa? That's about not hurting anyone, ever. Like, seriously, watch where you step! Kshanti? That's patience and forgiveness. Wise people don't sweat the small stuff. They don't get petty. Arjavam? That's about being real and honest. No games, no BS. They're transparent AF. Respecting your teacher? That's about showing mad love to your guru, the one who's dropping wisdom bombs. Purity? It's about being clean, inside and out. Steadfastness? That's about sticking to your goals, even when things get hard. Self-control? That's about keeping your senses in check and focusing on your goals. No distractions.