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|| Om Arhate Namah || 8. Eighth Light
Now the characteristic of Padastah Dhyana is stated. 1772. That which is performed by taking hold of the pure words, is called Padastah Dhyana by those who are proficient in the principles. ||1|| Meaning: The meditation that is performed by taking hold of the pure words, such as powerful mantras and letters, is called Padastah Dhyana by those who are proficient in the principles. ||1|| Its characteristics are described in three verses. 773. In the first lotus with sixteen petals, situated in the Nabhikanda, one should contemplate the series of sixteen vowels, 'a, aa, i, ee, u, oo, ri, ri, lu, lu, e, ai, o, au, an, ah', revolving on each petal. ||2|| 1774. In the lotus of the heart, with twenty-four petals and a karnika, one should contemplate the twenty-five consonants, 'k, kh, g, gh, ng, ch, chh, j, jh, n, t, th, d, dh, n, t, th, d, dh, n, p, ph, b, bh, m', in their respective order. ||3|| 1775. In the lotus of the mouth, with eight petals, one should contemplate the remaining eight consonants, 'y, r, l, v, sh, sh, s, h'. ||4|| Meaning: In this meditation, one should contemplate the series of sixteen vowels, 'a, aa, i, ee, u, oo, ri, ri, lu, lu, e, ai, o, au, an, ah', revolving on each petal of the first lotus with sixteen petals, situated in the Nabhikanda. Then, one should contemplate the twenty-five consonants, 'k, kh, g, gh, ng, ch, chh, j, jh, n, t, th, d, dh, n, t, th, d, dh, n, p, ph, b, bh, m', in their respective order on the twenty-four petals (dalas) of the lotus of the heart, with a karnika (in which the 'm' is placed). And in the third lotus with eight petals, imagined in the mouth, one should contemplate the remaining eight consonants, 'y, r, l, v, sh, sh, s, h'. The yogi who meditates on the Matrika (alphabet) in this way becomes proficient in Shruta Jnana. ||2-4|| Now the fruit of Matrika Dhyana is stated. 776. The meditator who meditates on these naturally perfected letters in accordance with the rules, acquires knowledge of lost, forgotten, hidden, and lost objects, past, present, and future, in an instant. ||5|| Special Meaning: It is said that by chanting, one can overcome consumption, loss of appetite, slow digestion, leprosy, stomach ailments, cough, asthma, etc., and acquire an extraordinary voice. He also receives worship and respect from the great ones, attains a higher state in the afterlife, and obtains a superior position. ||5|| In another way, the form of the Padmayi-Mantrayi Devata is described as the object of meditation in twelve verses. 1777. Alternatively, one should contemplate a lotus with eight petals below the Nabhikanda, with a beautiful series of vowels as its filaments, and eight groups of letters as its petals. ||6|| 1778. On all the junctions of the petals, there is the brilliance of the praise of the Siddhas. ||7|| 1779. On the tips of all the petals, there is the purification of Maya and Pranava. ||8|| 1780. The syllable 'Arham' is purifying, touching the end of the breath. ||9|| 1. The following verse is given in the commentary:
By chanting, one overcomes consumption, loss of appetite, slow digestion, leprosy, stomach ailments, cough, asthma, etc., and acquires an extraordinary voice. He also receives worship and respect from the great ones, attains a higher state in the afterlife, and obtains a superior position. ||1||
429| SR No. | 002418 |
| Book Title | Yogshastra |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Jayanandvijay |
| Publisher | Lehar Kundan Group |
| Publication Year | |
| Total Pages | 494 |
| Language | Sanskrit, Hindi |
| Classification | Book_Devnagari |
| File Size | 24 MB |