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Vijnana Bhairava Tantra · Dharana 51 · Verse 74

Wherever the mind is satisfied

Whenever the mind finds even a modest contentment—a chair that fits, a task completed, a quiet room—stop there. Do not go straight looking for a better pleasure. Place your attention in that satisfaction and remain. Any ease is a door, if you do not abandon it for the next improvement.

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Wherever the mind finds contentment, hold it right there. In each such place, the nature of the highest bliss comes forth.

After you look: if it is still alive, stay with it. If it has gone quiet, let tomorrow bring the next one.