sat-varga-the six elements, namely the five working senses and the mind; samyama-ekantah-the ultimate aim of subjugating; sarvah-all such activities; niyama-codanah-the regulative principles further meant for controlling the senses and mind; tat-antah-the ultimate goal of such activities; yadi-if; no-not; yogan-the positive link with the Supreme; avaheyuh-did lead to; srama-avahah-a waste of time and labor.