Haribhadras Yoga Works and Psychosynthesis

SR No.: 001262
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: S A Desai
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad
Publication Year: 1983
Total Pages: 106
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Yoga
File Size: 7 MB

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Haribhadra, Jainism and Yoga
of his willing acceptance. "He is well known for his erudition and impartial attitude, both in Jain and non-Jain circles." His impartiality, his patholicity, his aptitude for integration seems to have got a great impetus by the theory of Syādvāda and the great and profound impress of Jaintsm can well be seen in his capacity for synthesis, his religious tolerence and broad philosophical insight.
Though almost all Indian religions and philophical systems have expounded the theory of karma and the concept of salvation (mokşa) in one way or the other, they are much more emphsized and explained in Jainism. Haribhadra might have found more insight in these theories after studying Jainism in details and his heart might have found satisfaction therefrom. These seems to be likely as he keeps the pseudonym after this very ideal of salvation. Both these concepts are interrelated because there can be po salvation without detached karma. Salvation is the culmination of right karma and detached conduct in all spheres of life for all sorts of people. Here too Jain impress can well be read and that can be seen all-throughout his works.
Last and not the least, an impress can be seen in his free thinking, austre behaviour and his sole devotion to preaching and writing. It was a common practice among Jain sūris to devote their lives in such pursuits as their sole life-work, Haribhadra might have found a happy release in such a life-work. That made him free to devote all his time and energy to the single goal of his own deliverance and to help the aspirants in the same goal. This impress of Jainism on Haribhadra is total spontaneous and clear to the mark. His Works 10
Like any other genius, Haribhadra can well be known by his works. It is worthwhile here to have a glance at his works. His works mainly consist of (I) religious stories (II) philosophical treatises and discourses (III) exhortations on right conduct and behaviour and (IV) his works on Yoga. According to Sri Kapadia 41 works are definitely ascribed to Haribhadra. These include his best works like Šāstravārtāsamuccaya, Şaddarśanasamuccaya, Anekāntajayapatākā, Yogabindu YogadrstiCamuccaya and others. According to Punyavijayaji six other works ike Yogaśataka and others are also of Haribhadra's creation. But 25 other works like Samgrahaņivștti and others are of doubtful origin.7 His works are both in Sanskrit and Prakrit, in poetry as well as in prose. He has his own facile style of writing in easy and flowing language. He is clear in his exposition and is rarely abstruse. He was the first to write expositions on Jaina canons in Sanskrit. He was a pioneer too in