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## Charan Labdhi and its Various Types
**Yoga Shastra Pratham Prakash Shloka 9:** In the same way, Mano-bali, Vachan-bali, and Kaya-bali are also types of Labdhi-dharis. The one whose pure mind, due to the special characteristic of the extreme destruction of Manojnaanaavaran and Veeryantaraay karmas, is able to extract the essential element in an instant and dive into the entire ocean of Shrutis, is called a Mano-bali Labdhiman. The one whose power of speech is able to speak the entire Shruti-vastu in an instant is called a Vag-bali Labdhiman; or, the one whose speech flows uninterruptedly and without any hindrance in the throat while uttering words, sentences, and figures of speech, is also called a Vag-bali. The one in whom extraordinary Kaya-bali Yoga manifests due to the destruction of Veetaraay karmas, so that even after standing for a long time in Kayotsarga, there is no fatigue or restlessness, is called a Kaya-bali Labdhiman. For example, Bahubali Muni, who stood for a year in Kayotsarga-pratima, was a Kaya-bali.
Similarly, there are Yogas like Ksheera Labdhi, Madhu Labdhi, and Amrita Labdhi. The one whose vessel, even if it contains spoiled food, transforms into the taste of milk, honey, ghee, and nectar, becoming a strength-enhancing substance, or the one who, like Kheer, brings joy to souls who have experienced verbal, physical, and mental suffering, are called Ksheerasrav, Madhvasrav, Sarpirasrav, and Amritasrav Labdhi holders respectively. They are of two types: one is Aksheen-Mahanas Labdhiman and the other is Aksheen-Mahalay Labdhi Dhar. The one whose vessel, due to the destruction of extraordinary Antaraay karmas, even if given a small amount of food, does not get exhausted even after giving it to many, like Gautam Swami, is called Aksheen-Mahanas Labdhiman. In a limited area of land where countless gods, Tithanchas, and humans with their families are packed together, with no space to sit, the presence of an Aksheen-Mahalay Labdhi Dhar creates enough space for everyone to sit comfortably, like the Samavasaran of a Tirthankara.
Similarly, it is said that Mahaprajna and other Labdhis are also attained by Prajna Shramanas and other Sadhakas; due to their influence, they can know the objects of all senses through a single sense; such Maha-ridhi is called Sambhinna-Srot Labdhi.
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**9.** Charanasheevishavadhi-Manah-Paryaya Sampadah. Yogakalp-druma-syaitah, Vikasiku-sumashriyah.
**9.** **Meaning:** The wealth of Charan Vidya, Asheevisha Labdhi, Avadhi Jnana, and Manah-Paryaya Jnana; all these are the developed flower-glory of the Kalpa-vriksha, which is Yoga.
**Explanation:** The extraordinary power that allows one to move freely in water, land, or sky is called Charan Labdhi. The Labdhi that enables a Sadhaka to harm (curse) or benefit (bless) others is called Asheevisha Labdhi. The Labdhi that allows one to directly perceive the unknowable, indirect substance through the senses, without the help of the senses, is called Avadhi Jnana Labdhi. The power to directly see the permutations of another's mind-substance, which is achieved through the influence of Labdhi, is called Manah-Paryaya Jnana Labdhi. All these Labdhis are like flowers of the Kalpa-vriksha, which is Yoga. The fruit obtained from them is Keval Jnana or Moksha, which we will explain further with the examples of Bharat Chakravarti and Marudevi.
Charan Labdhi is of two types: Jangha Charan Labdhi and Vidya Charan Labdhi. Both these Labdhis are attained only by Munis. The Jangha Charan Labdhi Dhar Muni can easily fly and reach the Ruchak Dweep in one step; while returning, they can also fly from Ruchak Dweep to Nandishwar Dweep in one step and return to their original place in another step. They can also fly upwards and reach the peak of Mount Meru in one step, then stay there and reach Panduvan; while returning, they can also fly back to Nandishwar Dweep in one step and return to their original place in another step. The Vidya Charan Labdhi Dhar Muni can fly to the Manushottar Parvat in one step and to Nandishwar Dweep in another step; from there, they can fly back to their original place in one step. Many Charan Labdhi Dhar Munis can also move upwards and downwards in the same way in the Tiryanch-gati.
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