Dhīra

In SB 1.18.8, the source synonym entry gives:

dhīra — self-controlled

Translation for context

Mahārāja Parīkṣit considered that less intelligent men might find the personality of Kali to be very powerful, but that those who are self-controlled would have nothing to fear. The King was powerful like a tiger and took care for the foolish, careless persons.

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