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   restraint

   /rɪˈstreɪnt/

   noun

   • 1. a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control: "decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget"
   • ▪ the action of keeping someone or something under control: "a policy of restraint in public spending"
   • ▪ deprivation or restriction of personal liberty or freedom of movement: "he remained aggressive and required physical restraint" Similar constraintcheckcontrolrestrictionlimitationcurtailmentreinbridlebrakedamperdeterrenthindranceimpedimentobstacleretardantinhibitioninformal:clampdownwet blanketconfinementcaptivitycustodydetentionimprisonmentinternmentincarcerationconstraintcommittalquarantinearrestarchaic:duressrare:detainmentOpposite incitement
   • ▪ a device which limits or prevents freedom of movement: "car safety restraints" Similar beltharnessstrap
   • 2. unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behaviour; self-control: "he urged the protestors to exercise restraint" Similar self-controlself-restraintself-disciplinecontrolmoderationtemperatenessabstemiousnessnon-indulgenceprudencejudiciousnessreserveself-restraintself-controlself-possessionlack of emotionsobrietycoldnessformalityaloofnessdetachmentreticenceuncommunicativenessOpposite abandonforwardnessoutspokenness
   • ▪ understatement, especially of artistic expression: "with strings and piano, all restraint vanished" Similar subtletymutednessunderstatednesstastetastefulnessdelicacydelicatenessdiscretiondiscriminationOpposite excessindulgence

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French restreinte, feminine past participle of restreindre ‘hold back’ (see restrain).

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Yoga_Sutras_of_PatanjaliYoga Sutras of Patanjali - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Yoga_Sutras_of_Patanjali

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   18 hours ago · A collection of Sanskrit sutras on the theory and practice of yoga, compiled by the sage Patanjali in India. The text synthesizes and organizes knowledge from older traditions, and is best known for its reference to ashtanga, eight elements of practice culminating in samadhi.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bhagavad_GitaBhagavad Gita - Wikipedia

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   18 hours ago · The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu scripture that forms part of the epic Mahabharata. It is a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna on various spiritual topics, such as the nature of self, duty, and liberation.