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6. Study of scriptures ( svādhyāya ) is of five types :
1. Vācană: careful and thorough study of scriptures. 2. Prcchanā: clarification of the doubts aroused on study
ing the scriptures. 3. Parivartanā : repeated recitation. 4. Anupreksā : reflection upon scriptural knowledge
acquired. 5. Dharma-kathā: preaching of the doctrine.
- Utta. Sū. 30.34
7. Just as a threaded needle when dropped carelessly is not
lost but is easily traced so also a person who has thorough understanding of scriptures may become imprudent for a while but in no time he makes amends and is finally liberated.
- Mū. 971
8. Svădhyāya enables one to acquire knowledge of the well
being of the self, subjugation of evil thoughts, inclination for renunciation, tranquillity in thought, word and deed, austerity, supreme disposition and benevolence.
- Bha. Ā. 100
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