SYNONYMS

bandhuh–friend; atma–mind; atmanah–of the living entity; tasya–of him; yena–by whom; atma–mind; eva–certainly; atmana–by the living entity; jitah–conquered; anatmanah–of one who has failed to control the mind; tu–but; satrutve–because of enmity; varteta–remains; atma eva–the very mind; satru-vat–as an enemy.

TRANSLATION

For him who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his very mind will be the greatest enemy.