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## Meditation Nature
**The essence of non-attachment comes from the fourth light of Yoga Shastra, verses 114 to 117. Therefore, these two are not independent of each other, as there are no mutual flaws. It is not that meditation cannot happen without equanimity, but it cannot be stable without it. Therefore, they are interdependent.**
**The explanation of equanimity has already been given. (114)**
**Now we explain the nature of meditation. (441)**
**The stability of the mind for a moment is meditation for the pseudo-yogis. That meditation is of two types, first Dharma meditation and second Shukla meditation. For the non-yogis, there is only suppression of yoga. (115)**
**Explanation:** There are two types of meditators - Sayogi and Ayogi. Sayogi meditators are also of two types, pseudo-yogis and Kevalis. The pseudo-yogis can only achieve stability of mind (concentration) in one object for a maximum of an antarmuhurta (48 minutes). That meditation is of two types for the pseudo-yogis - Dharma meditation and Shukla meditation. Dharma meditation is associated with the ten Dharmas or is attainable through the ten Dharmas. Shukla meditation is pure and bright, as it destroys all karmic impurities. Another meaning of Shukla is "Shugam duhkham klamayati - nashati iti shuklam". That is, Shukla meditation destroys the eight types of karmas that are the cause of suffering. The Sayogi Kevali has to suppress the yoga of mind, speech, and body. That is, he knows the suppression of yogas as meditation. The Sayogi Kevali has meditation during the suppression of yogas, there is no other meditation. The Sayogi Kevali, for a short period, practices with the yoga (activity) of mind, speech, and body. At the time of Nirvana, they suppress yoga. Here, there is a doubt that "what happens to the pseudo-yogis after they have achieved concentration in meditation for an antarmuhurta?" (115)**
**It is said that (442)**
**After the muhurta, there will be contemplation, or there will be another meditation with a different object. But it cannot remain stable in one object for more than a muhurta, because that is its nature. In this way, it takes the object of another meaning, and then takes the object of a third and meditates. Then it takes the fourth, and in this way, a long tradition of meditation continues. After the muhurta, the first meditation is summarized, and then it takes the object of another meaning. In this way, one should cultivate the feeling to increase meditation. (116)**
**The same thing is said (443)**
**One should engage in Maitri, Pramoda, Karuna, and Madhyastha bhavana. This is the elixir for Dharma meditation. (117)**
**Explanation:** Maitri is the feeling of affection from both sides. Therefore, having affection for all beings in the world is Maitri bhavana. Feeling joy towards those who are more virtuous than oneself, having a cheerful face when seeing them, and expressing devotion (affection) in one's heart towards them is Pramoda bhavana. Karuna bhavana or compassion is the feeling of compassion towards the poor, the suffering, the orphans, the disabled, and the helpless beings. Madhyastha bhavana is to remain in the middle of attachment and aversion. That is, Madhyastha or indifference is the feeling free from attachment and aversion. Why should these four bhavanas be connected with different souls? In response to this, it is said that if Dharma meditation breaks, then to connect it, just as an elixir is beneficial for a weak body in old age, similarly, Maitri etc. bhavanas are the nourishing elixir for Dharma meditation. (117)**