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The first slogam tells about Atma niyanthranam [control of mind].

"Tapodhiha ksheenna paapaanaam

Santhanam veetharaginnam

Mumukshoonnamapekshyeahayaum

Atmabhodho vidheeyathe".

Meaning:-

"With theb help of Tapas one who reduced papam, calm,away from desire, and wish moksha,-- to these people Iam writing a book called Atmabhodham".

SWAMI ADI SANKARACHARYA.

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