यतेन्द्रियमनोबुद्धिर्मुनिर्मोक्षपरायणः । विगतेच्छाभयक्रोधो यः सदा मुक्त एव सः ॥ २८ ॥
yatendriya-mano-buddhir munir mokṣha-parāyaṇaḥ vigatechchhā-bhaya-krodho yaḥ sadā mukta eva saḥ
Translation
with senses, mind and intellect controlled, intent on liberation, free from desire, fear and anger — that sage is indeed liberated forever.
Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)
जिसकी इंद्रियाँ, मन और बुद्धि वश में हैं, जो मोक्ष-परायण है, तथा जो इच्छा, भय और क्रोध से रहित है — वह मुनि सदा मुक्त ही है।
Commentary
Sadā mukta eva saḥ — "that person is ever free." Liberation is described here as a present condition, not just a future reward, for one who has mastered the inner faculties and released desire, fear and anger.