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The principal materials for character building are - truth and honesty, energy and devotion, patience and perseverance, but the steady foundation upon which character can stand is firm faith in the infinite mercy and wisdom of God; without this character, however high it may be, trembles down in a moment.
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SUPREME SELF-RESTRAINT
(Uttam Sanyam Dharma)
'Self-restraint is the key to eternal happiness'
The word 'Sanyam' is derived from the root 'yam' with preposition 'sam' by the addition of suffix 'ap'.
The word 'Sanyam' has various meanings like check, restraint, control, prevention and mental concentration. Uttama Sanyam i.e., Supreme self-restraint is one of the ten virtues to be cultivated by a man to counteract the four passions (Kashayas) i.e., anger, pride, deceit and greed.
Therefore, an aspirant for happiness is advised, "Fight with your own self: what is good in fighting the external foe? By conquering one's 'self by means of one's own self, one obtains true happiness."
It has been rightly said, "The sensual temptations of life do not attract a monk's mind. He is firmly convinced that the pleasures secured by satisfying the senses are not only transitory but also futile. He, therefore, comes to the conclusion that man should aspire to
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