Why equate spiritual freedom with self-discipline, rather than with total abandonment (aka total ecstasy)?

[Anna Hernandez 2]

I think Dattatraya has the right idea, breaking down all the components of the question because they are all vastly different, then putting it all back together to see what type of master piece you can concoct

In my opinion self-discipline and total abandonment help bring about spiritual freedom in different ways. Self-discipline has more to do with mastering strength and control over thoughts, actions, and desires. Versus total abandonment which releases you from mental and emotional restrictions, which is why self-discipline is necessary so you don't spiral out of control. You can not just have self-discipline or just total abandonment to achieve spiritual freedom, you need a balance of both to achieve harmony.

[Davy Ifedigbo]

Personal mastery serves as the initial phase in the spiritual progression of an individual. We refine ourselves via individual and communal principles of behavior. Complete renunciation or bliss emerges as the consequence of personal mastery or the ultimate phase in one's spiritual advancement. Hence, personal mastery and bliss represent two distinct phases of an individual's spiritual liberation.