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अहंमडोगो
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101
Owing to the acquisition of this posture all the obstacles are removed. There is no possibility of his being affected by heat and cold and the like; and the impediments being removed, all his rites are done carefully and with mature deliberation.
102
One who has attained to this state, takes as much delight in hearing the knowledge of reality as does a young man of refined taste with his beloved by his side, in hearing song. 103
In the absence of the,desire for hearing the knowledge of truth (T), the hearing of it, bears no fruit as do the seeds in a barren soil, while if the desire for hearing it, exists ardently, the other means for the destruction of Karmic forces, are not wanting.
104
The fourth standpoint is called Dipra which is characterized by cessation of breath [Pranayama ], and is free from the obstacles to Yoga. In this stage he hears the truth. The perception here resembles the light of a lamp.