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## The Nature of Dharma-Dhyana
Dharma-Dhyana is like a picture created by various types of images, as described in the tenth chapter of Yoga Shastra, verses 14 to 19. It gives the being various peculiarities in the body, such as movement, caste, institution, and association. It is like a potter who makes pots to fill with ghee and honey, creating high and low castes. This leads to birth in high and low families. Antarayakarma is like a wicked storekeeper, who prevents the attainment of donations, profits, enjoyment, consumption, semen, etc. Thus, contemplating the various consequences of the eight fundamental natures of karma is called Vipaka-Vichaya Dharma-Dhyana. ||12-13||
Now, the nature of Sansthana-Vichaya Dharma-Dhyana is described. ||882||
The one who contemplates the form of the world, which is beginningless and endless, but has the nature of production, destruction, and sustenance, in terms of substance, field, time, and state, is called Sansthana-Vichaya Dharma-Dhyana. ||14||
Now, the fruit of Lok-Dhyana is described. ||883||
The mind is never attached, and does not become agitated by attachment, aversion, etc., due to the constant change of countless permutations of various substances in the world. ||15||
Explanation: The meaning of the presented inner verses in this context is as follows: We have already described the topic of Sansthana-Vichaya in great detail in the context of the impermanence, etc., contemplation and the contemplation of the world. Therefore, due to the fear of repetition, we do not consider it necessary to describe it in detail here. The question arises: What is the difference between Lok-Bhavana and Sansthana-Vichaya, which makes them distinct? The answer is that Lok-Bhavana is only for contemplation, while in Sansthana-Vichaya, the mind remains stable in the world, etc. This is why it is called Sansthana-Vichaya Dharma-Dhyana. ||15||
Now, the nature and characteristics of Dharma-Dhyana are described. ||884||
In Dharma-Dhyana, there are feelings of destruction, pacification, etc. The word "etc." indicates that there are feelings of pacification and destruction, but not the material form of the auspicious feeling. It is said that "Dharma-Dhyana occurs in those who are unmindful, restrained, pacified in their passions, and have the qualities of a diminished passion." During Dharma-Dhyana, there are three progressively purified Leshyas. They are: Peeta-Leshya (Tejo Leshya), Padma-Leshya, which is more pure than Peeta-Leshya, and Shukla-Leshya, which is even more pure than Padma-Leshya. ||16||
The fruit of the four Dharma-Dhyanas is described. ||885||
When the soul becomes absorbed in Dharma-Dhyana, which is filled with the essence of complete detachment, the being experiences a spiritual bliss that is beyond the senses. It is said that "There is a lack of attachment to objects, health, non-cruelty, gentleness, compassion, good fragrance, and a decrease in urine and feces. The radiance of the body, the cheerfulness of the face, and the gentleness of the voice are signs of the initial fruit of the yogi's practice." ||17||
Now, the otherworldly fruit is described in four verses. ||886||
Those who have renounced attachment, having abandoned their bodies, become the best of the gods in the heavens of Graiveya, etc., through Dharma-Dhyana. ||18||
They attain a body there, adorned with garlands, ornaments, and clothes, which is full of great glory and beauty, and shines like the autumn moon. ||19||