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|| Om Arhate Namah || 11. Ekadasham Prakash
Now, after concluding the discussion on Dharma Dhyana, we will describe the nature of Shukla Dhyana. ||893||
Dharma Dhyana is said to be the cause of heaven and traditionally the cause of liberation. Now, Shukla Dhyana, the sole cause of liberation, is being described. ||1||
Meaning: We have already described Dharma Dhyana, which is the cause of heaven and traditionally the cause of liberation. Now, we describe the nature of Shukla Dhyana, which is the sole cause of liberation. ||1||
Explanation: There are four types of Shukla Dhyana. Compared to the last two types of Shukla Dhyana, this is an extraordinary cause of liberation, and compared to the first two types, it is the cause of being taken to the Anuttar Vimana. It is said that "one should understand auspicious Astava, Samvara, Nirjara, Vipula Deva Sukha, etc. as the auspicious results of the superior Dharma Dhyana. The result of the first two types of Shukla Dhyana is to experience extraordinary brilliance and radiance, extraordinary happiness, and the pleasure of being an Anuttar Deva, while the result of the last two types is Nirvana-Moksha." ||1||
Now, we will describe the qualifications of the one who is eligible for Shukla Dhyana. ||894||
Only those who have the first Samhanana (Vajra Rishabha Naracha) and are previous scripture holders (Purva Vedins) are capable of doing Shukla Dhyana. The mind of those with low sattva (less virtue) who lack these qualities will not attain stability in Shukla Dhyana in any way. ||2||
Meaning: Only those who have the first Samhanana (Vajra Rishabha Naracha) and are previous scripture holders (Purva Vedins) are capable of doing Shukla Dhyana. The mind of those with low sattva (less virtue) who lack these qualities will not attain stability in Shukla Dhyana in any way. ||2||
Explanation: One who is born first is called Purva, and those who hold or know it are called Purva Vedins. This statement should be understood as a general rule, because even though Mashatush, Marudevi, etc. were not previous scripture holders, their meditation is considered Shukla Dhyana. Due to Sanghayan, etc., there can be lasting stability in meditation, therefore, this is called the main cause. ||2||
Considering this, it is said: ||895||
The mind of those with bodies that are agitated and disturbed by sense objects is not healthy, calm, and stable. Therefore, those with low sattva are not eligible for Shukla Dhyana. ||3||
Meaning: The mind of those with bodies that are agitated and disturbed by sense objects is not healthy, calm, and stable. Therefore, those with low sattva are not eligible for Shukla Dhyana. ||3||
Explanation: It is said that even if someone pierces, cuts, kills, or burns the body of a practitioner of Shukla Dhyana, they will still observe it like a distant spectator. They will not be impatient with the suffering caused by rain, wind, cold, heat, etc. When the soul becomes absorbed in Shukla Dhyana, it does not see anything with its eyes, hear anything with its ears, and does not experience any sensory knowledge like a stone statue. Thus, only those who can maintain stability in their meditation are eligible for Shukla Dhyana, not those with low sattva. Here, there is a doubt: It is said that only those with the first Samhanana are eligible for Shukla Dhyana. In this difficult time, there are only those with the last Sewart Samhanana. In this situation, what is the need to preach Shukla Dhyana now? ||3||
We will address this question here: ||896||
We say that the uninterrupted tradition (Anvashchhitta Amnaya) has come to this point. Even though it is very difficult for modern practitioners to do Shukla Dhyana according to the scriptures, we are describing its nature so that the tradition does not break. ||4||
Meaning: Even though it is very difficult for modern practitioners to do Shukla Dhyana according to the scriptures, we are describing its nature so that the uninterrupted tradition (Anvashchhitta Amnaya) does not break. ||4||