circumscribe:

restrict (something within limits)

circumscribe:

restrict (something within limits)

(Verb)

Example Sentences:

Ramayana:  Though Ravana’s powers were formidable, he was circumscribed by his vulnerability to humans.

Mahabharata:  During the battle between Bhishma and Arjuna, Arjuna let himself be circumscribed by his affection for Bhishma but Bhishma didn’t let himself be circumscribed by his affection for Arjuna.

Bhagavad-gita:  We all are circumscribed by our attachments – alcoholics may think they are free to go to any part of the world, but wherever they go, they will be pulled toward a local bar.

Bhagavatam:   Though the gopis were circumscribed by many household responsibilities they still constantly remembered Krishna and intensely longed to be with him.

Comments ( 2 )

  • Harivamsa Dasa

    It is only with a spiritual lens that a seeker can understand the true purport of restraint and freedom; while binges of reckless material enjoyment actually circumscribe one’s true spiritual potential, regulative principles of spiritual discipline usher real freedom.

  • Chaitanya Charan Das

    Thanks for sharing.

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