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झाण-सिद्धी
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The real nature of Soul is itself Moksha [Absolution), which is impossible in the absence of spiritual purification, which, in its turn,
consists of passionlessness. Therefore, Moksha · lies in passionlessness.
. The meditative absorption in the nature of one's own Self is the pure and highest austerity (Tápa), It is called by the wise the Jnana-Yoga--the Yoga pertaining to knowledge. It is the only aim of all [religious activities, and it is the direct means of final beatitude.
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3 The performance of the daily religious ceremonies, which is not necessary for those who have reached the higher plane, is benefi. icial to those who are engaged in the ordinary course of life. The Karma-Yoga is thus a sure, though indirect, means of Perfection.
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. The careful performance of good actions (religious ceremonies] is necessary to a beginner for the sake of purifying his mind; but the high--soulęd ones, who have reached the plane of Yoga, enjoy the unshaken quietude in the spiritual plane.
