शुचौ देशे प्रतिष्ठाप्य स्थिरमासनमात्मनः । नात्युच्छ्रितं नातिनीचं चैलाजिनकुशोत्तरम् ॥ ११ ॥
śhuchau deśhe pratiṣhṭhāpya sthiram āsanam ātmanaḥ nātyuchchhritaṁ nāti-nīchaṁ chailājina-kuśhottaram
Translation
In a clean place, one should set up a firm seat for oneself, neither too high nor too low, covered with kusha grass, a deerskin and a cloth.
Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)
शुद्ध भूमि में, जिस पर क्रमशः कुशा, मृगछाला और वस्त्र बिछे हैं, जो न बहुत ऊँचा है और न बहुत नीचा, ऐसे अपने आसन को स्थिर स्थापित करके —
Commentary
Remarkably specific guidance: a clean spot, a stable seat of moderate height, with layers for insulation and comfort. The principle behind it is simple and still valid — prepare a steady, comfortable, dedicated place to sit.