Day-185: eight instructions (sopānas) of the first verse

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1. वेदो नित्यमधीयताम् — Study the scriptures daily. 2. तदुदितं कर्म स्वनुष्ठीयताम् — Perform the duties enjoined by the scriptures. 3. तेनेशस्य विधीयतामपचितिः — Through those actions, worship the Lord. 4. काम्ये मतिस्त्यज्यताम् — Give up attachment to desire-motivated actions. 5. पापौघः परिधूयताम् — Let the accumulated impurities be washed away. 6. भवसुखे दोषोऽनुसन्धीयताम् — Reflect upon the defects of worldly pleasures. 7. आत्मेच्छा व्यवसीयताम् — Develop a firm desire for Self-knowledge. 8. निजगृहात्तूर्णं विनिर्गम्यताम् — Leave the attachment to “my home” (develop detachment). Hari aum!