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## The Nature of Padasthan Dhyana
**From verses 23 to 28 of the eighth chapter of Yoga Shastra, contemplate the "Aham" (I) mantra, which is the lord of mantras and resides in the Anahata chakra.** Then, entering the lotus of the mouth, wandering in the "Bhoolata" (forgetfulness), shining in the eyes, residing in the forehead, exiting through the hole in the palate, showering nectar, competing with the moon in brilliance, shining brightly in the celestial sphere, moving through the sky, and uniting with the Lakshmi of liberation, the wise yogi should contemplate the "Aham" mantra, the king of mantras, which is filled with all the elements, through Kumbhaka (breath control). ||18-22||
It is said that "Akar" is at its beginning, "Hakar" is at its end, and "Ref" with a dot is in the middle. This is the supreme truth. He who knows this is truly a knower of the truth. ||1||
**Meaning:** The "Aham" is the supreme truth, whose beginning is "Akar", whose end is "Hakar", and whose middle is "Ref" with a dot. He who knows this is truly a knower of the truth. Now, the fruit of meditating on the king of mantras is described. ||1||
**This great truth, when the yogi meditates on it steadily, then the Lakshmi of liberation, like a land of bliss, appears before him.** ||23||
**Then, the method is explained:**
**After that, meditate on the bright "H" letter, devoid of "Ref", dot, and "Kala". Then, consider it as if it has become a non-letter, and contemplate it without uttering it.** ||24||
**Meaning:** After that, meditate on the bright "H" letter, devoid of "Ref", dot, and "Kala". Then, consider it as if it has become a non-letter, and contemplate it without uttering it. ||24||
**Then, contemplate the Anahata deity, which is subtle, like the crescent moon, and radiant like the sun, as if it has attained the form of a non-letter, without uttering it.** ||25||
**Meaning:** Then, contemplate the Anahata deity, which is subtle, like the crescent moon, and radiant like the sun, as if it has attained the form of a non-letter, without uttering it. ||25||
**Then, gradually meditate on the same Anahata "H" in its subtle form, like the tip of a hair. Then, for a moment, see the world as formless and luminous.** ||26||
**Meaning:** Then, gradually meditate on the same Anahata "H" in its subtle form, like the tip of a hair. Then, for a moment, see the world as formless and luminous. ||26||
**Then, gradually withdrawing the mind from the object, and establishing it in the non-object, a light arises within, which is imperishable and beyond the senses. It gradually opens the inner space.** ||27||
**Meaning:** Then, gradually withdrawing the mind from the object, and establishing it in the non-object, a light arises within, which is imperishable and beyond the senses. It gradually opens the inner space. ||27||
**Thus, by taking the object as a support, the non-object is illuminated. The sage, whose mind is established in the non-object, achieves his desired goal.** ||28||
**Meaning:** Thus, by taking the object as a support, the non-object is illuminated. The sage, whose mind is established in the non-object, achieves his desired goal. ||28||
**Meaning:** In this way, the Anahata-Avyakt (unmanifest) mantra-king is described. Following the aforementioned method, one should take the object as a support and progress, gradually abandoning the support and becoming steady in the state of non-support. This reveals the true nature of the self. Therefore, one should first meditate with support and then without support. ||28||
**Now, the method of meditation on the mantra-deity, which represents the Supreme Being, is explained in two verses through another method.** ||431||