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not an extrovert. He is aware of the soul residing, within him. His soul is in a perennial state of rest and hence it is free from all passions. Fearlessness is an important characteristics of a Yogi, because it rejoices in itself evermore. A direct consequence of the Yoga is stable and balanced mind free from fickleness or wavering. All his sins of omission and commission are swept clean naturally. That is why the Bhagawadgita proclaims a Yogi to be superior to an ascetic and a learned man. Such a Yogi is imbued with a vision that enables him to see God in every creature. Nevertheless, Lord Mahavir preached the Yogis to avoid contacts with society at all cost, for social contacts spur you to talk. By talking, causes ripples in the thoughts and consequently misunderstanding. Hence a Yogi should give up social life and material pleasures. Such a Yogi is blessed with supernatural power that enable him to fly more freely in the sky than others. He has inner spontaneous knowledge of things and posses the ability to divine the thoughts of others. The Namaskara Yoga or the Yoga of Obeisance or Salutation
Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir
All sacred utterances commence with the word Namah or Salute. This simple word salute has deeper and mystic implications. Its first implication is humility of mind, eye and body. The word Namah occurring in the first, opening word of the Yogashastra of Shri. Hemachandracharya represents the essence of the entire text. It marks the end of egoism and the acquisition of equanimity. It is a
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| SR No. | 008681 |
| Book Title | Vajrakavach |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Dharnendrasagar |
| Publisher | Jain Sahitya Prakashan Mandir |
| Publication Year | |
| Total Pages | 51 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English, Ritual_text, & Ritual |
| File Size | 4 MB |