Kṛṣṇa defines ‘Austerity of the Body’. It involves respecting and worshiping the Lord, the wise, the teacher, and the learned. It also includes maintaining cleanliness, simplicity, celibacy (regulation of the sex drive), and nonviolence. This is the discipline of the physical machine. It is not about self-torture, but about self-refinement. Austerity isn’t just about what you give up; it’s about what you honor. By showing respect to ‘Gurus’ and ‘Prājñas’, you humble your ego. By being ‘Śaucam’ (clean), you respect the temple of the body. ‘Ārjavam’ or simplicity means being the same inside and outside—no complicated masks. This discipline makes the body a suitable instrument for the soul’s growth. It teaches us that our physical habits are the foundation of our spiritual life. If we are messy, violent, or disrespectful, our ‘meditation’ won’t go deep. We should treat our daily discipline as a sacred duty. Simple acts like maintaining hygiene and showing respect to elders are actually powerful forms of ‘Tapas’ that stabilize our energy for higher pursuits.