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11 Steps Spiritual Progress
to
between the fourth and the sixth spiritual stages (Gunasthänaks)
(11 Pratimäs of a Householder)
Ascetic Life
Uddista-tyäga Pratima
Renunciation of
Family Life Anumati-tyäga Pratima Family Detachment
Leaving Possessions
Parigraha-tyäga Pratima
Arambh-tväga Pratimä
Leaving Professions
Brahmacharya Pratimä
celibacy
Not eating after sunset
Ratribhakta-tyäga Pratima
Food Restraints
Sachitta-tyäga Pratimä
Practicing Ascetic Life
Posadha Pratima
Practicing Meditation
Sämäyika Pratima
Taking vows 12 vratas
Vrata Pratima
Awakening
Darshan Pratima
