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The text explains the Jain principles of Dharma and Dharma-karma in detail, covering 17 chapters (Prakashas) of the Yoga Shastra.
**Prakash 1-3:**
* **Chapters 1-17:** Explains the 67 types of "Bhed" (differences) in detail.
* **Chapters 18-53:** Describes the first vow of "Sthula Himsa-Viraman" (refraining from gross violence) for Shravakas (lay followers).
* **Chapters 54-64:** Describes the second vow of "Sthula Mrishvad-Asaty Viraman" (refraining from gross falsehood).
* **Chapters 65-75:** Describes the third vow of "Sthula Adattadan-Chori Viraman" (refraining from gross theft).
* **Chapters 76-105:** Describes the fourth vow of "Sthula Brahmacharya" (refraining from gross sexual misconduct).
* **Chapters 106-115:** Describes the fifth vow of "Parigraha Pariman" (limiting possessions).
* **Chapters 1-3:** Describes the three "Gunavratas" (virtuous vows):
* **Chapters 1-3:** "Gunavat-Dig Pariman" (limiting the extent of one's actions).
* **Chapters 4-72:** "Bhogopbhog Pariman" (limiting the enjoyment of worldly pleasures).
* **Chapters 73-81:** "Anarth-Dand Viraman" (refraining from causing harm).
**Prakash 4-12:**
* **Chapters 82-83:** Describes the first "Shikshavrata" (educational vow) of "Samayik" (meditation).
* **Chapters 84-85:** Describes the second "Shikshavrata" of "Deshavakashik" (limiting one's movements).
* **Chapter 86:** Describes the third "Shikshavrata" of "Poushadh" (refraining from harmful substances).
* **Chapters 87-88:** Describes the fourth "Shikshavrata" of "Atithi Sanvibhaag" (sharing with guests).
* **Chapters 89-118:** Describes the 12 "Anuvratas" (minor vows) and their transgressions.
* **Chapters 119-155:** Describes the duties of a Shravaka, including Samayik, Chaityavandan (paying homage to the temple), the meaning of Sutras (sacred texts), Guruvandan (paying homage to the teacher), Devavandan (paying homage to the gods), daily routine, and the three jewels (knowledge, faith, and conduct) that lead to liberation.
* **Prakash 4:** Explains the concept of "Abhed" (non-duality) between Dharma and Dharma-karma, discussing the four "Kshayas" (passions), "Leshya" (subtle karmic tendencies), "Swar" (self), "Anitya" (impermanence), and the four "Bhavana" (emotions).
* **Prakash 5:** Describes "Pranayama" (breath control), including "Rechak" (exhalation), "Kumbhak" (retention), "Purak" (inhalation), the different types of "Vayu" (air), "Nadi" (energy channels), and "Swapna" (dreams).
* **Prakash 6:** Describes "Pratyahar" (withdrawal of senses) and "Dharana" (concentration) and their benefits.
* **Prakash 7-10:** Describes the four types of "Dhyana" (meditation): "Pindasth" (focused on the body), "Padasth" (focused on the feet), "Rupast" (focused on form), and "Rupaatit" (transcending form).
* **Prakash 11:** Describes "Shukla Dhyana" (pure meditation), the virtues of Tirthankaras (liberated souls), and "Samudghat" (spiritual awakening).
* **Prakash 12:** Describes the "Tattva" (truths) experienced through meditation, including "Vिक्षिप्त" (distracted), "यातायात" (wandering), "संश्लिष्ट" (connected), and "संलीन" (merged) states of meditation.
**Yoga:**
* The text emphasizes that true Yoga is not merely physical postures and breathing exercises, but a path to liberation through the realization of the true self.
* It highlights the power of Yoga to purify the mind and overcome even the most severe karmic burdens.
* The text attributes the creation of this Yoga Shastra to the great Jain sage Hemchandrasuri.