When the mind is in a stage of dullness, stimulate and awaken it. When the awakened mind thus becomes turbulent, calm it down. In the process, recognize the dirt that surfaced. When the mind reaches a state of equanimity, do not disturb it further.
laye saṃbodhayet cittaṃ vikṣiptaṃ śamayet punaḥ। sakaśāyaṃ vijānīyāt samaprāptaṃ na cālayet॥
in a state of dullness
(medium)stimulate, awaken
(medium)mind
(high)turbulent, agitated
(medium)calm down
(medium)again
(medium)dirt, impurity
(medium)recognize, understand
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