Prakaraṇa 5, verse 8 shifts the focus from the internal landscape to the external setting, highlighting the significance of the āsana’s location. The enumeration of possible sites – temple, river, village, or city – reveals that the specific location is secondary to the practitioner’s state of being. The description of the maṭha – a meditation hall – as “having built a beautiful maṭha, provided with all protection” suggests a carefully constructed environment designed to safeguard the yogi’s concentration and promote stability. The emphasis on “all protection” speaks to the need to shield the prāṇāyāma and dhyāna from external distractions, reinforcing the importance of yama and niyama in establishing boundaries. This verse reflects a pragmatic understanding of yoga, recognizing that a conducive physical environment is a necessary, though not sufficient, condition for sustained practice, ultimately serving to anchor the samādhi.