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Jainism: The Eternal and Universal path for Enlightenment
This Contemplation on one's image in a mirror enables one to recognize the illusory nature of the body and then of all objects in the Universe. It leads to the realization that mental perception is not trustworthy. One can also meditate on Dream whence one can enter dream state at will and return to wakeful state without break, thus realizing illusory state of wakefulness, sleep and dream. This is the "fourth" state (Tury 1) of mind. One can also meditate on divine light and then achieve a state of transference of consciousness from one body to another body or from one place to another place. All these practices eventually lead to immaculate mind, state of time-less-ness or Samdhi, beyond past and future, which is the final goal.
Table 6.1: Methods of meditation
Type of meditation
Preksha Dhy1n
Kayotsarg
Vipassan
Transcendental Meditation
Type of meditation
7
Nidr1 Dhy 1n
8
Spand Dhy In
9
Yoga Nidr1
Mantra Dhy in
64
1
2
3
4
10
5
Pitanjali Dhy1n
11
Swapna Dhy1n
6
Sahaj Dhy 'n
12
Mrityu Dhy 'n
Two points must be mentioned to conclude the discussion on meditation. Firstly it should be borne in mind that process of mediation is not meditation. Therefore some tests must be applied to confirm one's state of meditation. On outer aspects, change of attitude (towards being more kind and compassionate to others, of anger, jealousy, desire, pride etc), behaviour (tranquility, quality of dreams, lessening frequency of distraction etc) can be a measure of the state of success. The real confirmation of meditation is that even when the meditator leaves meditation, meditation does not leave the meditator. It continues all the time.
Asuvrats
The best course to master good conduct is to begin with small steps. These simple and small steps are called Aauvrats (small vows). The Five main Aauvrats are as follows:
