Resorting to solitude, eating lightly, with speech, body, and mind controlled, always devoted to the yoga of meditation, taking refuge in dispassion — this continues the practical prescription for realization. All traditions offer complementary perspectives on these disciplines. Shankara sees them as the direct means to Self-knowledge. Ramanuja teaches that devotion to meditation means constant remembrance of the Lord. Madhva describes them as time-tested methods for removing the veil between soul and God. Abhinavagupta sees them creating optimal conditions for recognition: solitude reduces stimulation, light eating calms the body, and meditation provides the focal point for scattered awareness to gather. Vallabha teaches that infused with devotion, these practices create a sacred inner environment for direct experience of Krishna. The bhakti tradition transforms each discipline into a devotional practice. Tilak adapts them for the active person: periodic solitude, moderate eating, mindful action, and regular meditation within the life of duty. Vivekananda prescribes them as daily habits accessible to anyone. The message across traditions: these are not extraordinary feats but consistent practices that gradually transform consciousness.