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## Translation:
**638**
In the Harivamsha Purana, the tenfold Dharma-Dhyana (meditation on Dharma) are described as follows: Apaya-vicaya (meditation on the elimination of negative karma), etc. Apaya means renunciation, and Vicaya means contemplation. ||38||
The causes of Samsara (cycle of birth and death) are primarily the activities of the three Yogas (mind, speech, and body). How can I renounce these activities? This is the question. ||39||
The contemplation of the mind, speech, and body, which is influenced by auspicious influences, is considered the first Dharma-Dhyana, called Apaya-Vicaya. ||40||
The contemplation of how to bring the activities of the three Yogas under control through virtuous actions is considered the second Dharma-Dhyana, called Upaya-Vicaya. ||41||
According to the Dravya-naya (theory of substance), Jivas (souls) are eternal and without beginning or end. According to the Paryaya-naya (theory of change), they are finite and have a beginning and end. They are countless in number and have their own unique characteristics. They are equipped with a body, which is an inanimate instrument, and they experience the fruits of their own actions. This contemplation of the Jiva is considered the third Dharma-Dhyana, called Jiva-Vicaya. ||42-43||
The contemplation of the nature of the non-living substances, such as Dharma, Adharma, etc., is considered the fourth Dharma-Dhyana, called Ajeeva-Vicaya. ||44||
The contemplation of the fruits of the four types of bondage (Prakriti, Pradesh, Sthiti, and Anubhag) of the eight types of Karma (Karmas that bind the soul), is considered the fifth Dharma-Dhyana, called Vipaka-Vicaya. ||45||
The body is impure, and the objects of enjoyment are like the fruits of Karma. Therefore, it is beneficial to develop detachment from them. This contemplation is considered the sixth Dharma-Dhyana, called Viraga-Vicaya. ||46||
The state of existence after death, called Bhava, is characterized by suffering. This contemplation is considered the seventh Dharma-Dhyana, called Bhava-Vicaya. ||47||
The Lokakasha (space of the universe) and Alokakasha (space beyond the universe) are surrounded by three layers of wind. This contemplation of the structure of the universe is considered the eighth Dharma-Dhyana, called Sansthana-Vicaya. ||48||
The contemplation of the knowledge of the Jina (liberated soul) regarding the subtle realities like bondage, liberation, etc., which are beyond the senses, is considered the ninth Dharma-Dhyana, called Aajna-Vicaya. ||49||
A person who follows logic and relies on the Syadvada (theory of conditional predication) adopts the right path. This contemplation is considered the tenth Dharma-Dhyana, called Hetu-Vicaya. ||50||
1. Mapi Jeevaanaam M.
2. Bhaavaadi-Vicayam M.
3. SvapratiShthita -K.
4. PitapadmAsya SalleShyA K.