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## Seventh Decad
**With Hindi Commentary**
**Verse:**
The one who observes the eighth vow, should go outside the village or capital, slightly bend the body forward, fix the gaze on a single point, with unwavering eyes, still limbs, all senses concealed, legs contracted, arms extended, and engage in *kayotsarga* (meditation). They should endure all obstacles that arise from the realms of gods, humans, and animals. If they experience the urge to defecate or urinate, they should not restrain it, but instead, relieve themselves at a previously designated spot, return to their seat, and resume the *kayotsarga* and other practices.
**Commentary:**
This verse describes the twelfth *pratima* (meditation posture). This *pratima* lasts for only one night. The monk observing this *pratima* should renounce all attachments to the body and endure all trials. They should then go outside the city or capital, fix their gaze on a single point, slightly bend their body, contract their legs, extend their arms to the knees, and engage in *kayotsarga* (meditation). They should endure all obstacles that arise from the realms of gods, humans, or animals. If they experience the urge to defecate or urinate, it is not appropriate to restrain it. They should relieve themselves at a previously designated spot, return to their seat, and resume the *kayotsarga* and other practices with a focused mind. Restraining the urge to defecate or urinate can lead to various illnesses. The monk should be enthusiastic while observing the *pratima*, as only an enthusiastic individual can succeed in this practice.
The author's intention in mentioning fixing the gaze on a single point is to focus the gaze on the desired point, such as the tip of the nose or the toenails, while withdrawing the gaze from all other directions. This will restrain external vision and allow the internal vision to be absorbed in the object of meditation. This will lead to the meditator and the meditation merging into their essence.