The main work of the restraint is to bring and manifest equilibrium in all the activities of life. All the senses (Indriyo, ઇંદ્રિયો) are trained in such a way that it act appropriately everywhere. Such training is only gained through restraint. The senses like the items that are harmful from the viewpoint of the development of life and they attract us towards them knowingly or unknowingly. It is hard and gentle work for the sense of discretion of the restraint to have the senses get attracted towards Bhavna of Goodness and beneficial things. The reason for gentleness while dealing with life is that life is such gentle and tender that any kind of harshness or force will not be tolerated by it. It breaks when it is directed forcefully and then whole energy of life is wasted and life becomes useless. It is very important to examine that sense of discretion is present, while developing the Bhavna of behavior. While developing appropriate restraint with knowledge, there must be expression of the Bhavna of Goodness towards life. You can surmise that Bhavna of restraint is fruitful only when there is expression of interest, liking and proficiency by the senses towards the most fruitful choice for the benefit of life.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan Pravesh
Edition 2; Pages 265 - 266.
