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passions etc. Giving methods for disciplining the mind, the discussion transcends to feelings and how to practice equanimity. It also gives a brief description of yogic postures.
The fifth chapter is devoted to pranayama or breath control, and its effects. Also included are the occult sciences, astrology etc.
The sixth chapter introduces the different levels of meditation. The seventh classifies higher meditation into four stages and explains the first stage. Eighth chapter details the second stage of meditation which is mainly based on sounds and mantras. Ninth chapter contains the third stage of meditation which is concentrating on the image of the omniscient. Tenth chapter deals with the fourth stage of amorphic meditation where there is no dependence on physical objects or sounds or images. The eleventh chapter goes into details of the Pure meditation and its levels leading to emancipation. This concludes the traditional Jain Yoga.
In these eleven chapters Hemchandra has fully depended on the traditional knowledge of the Jains. At times it becomes difficult to ferret out the true information from the bulk of details. Truth, at many places, is lost into the rituals. It would appear that the author has strayed due to the attachment with his tradition. But the moment one starts the 12th chapter and absorbs the reality as experienced by Hemchandra, the yogi, all doubts evaporate.
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