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82/17 atat (Two divisions of meditation) - Somadeva mentions two broad divisions of meditation, Sab ijadhyāna (HQI484) and abijadhyāna (statut
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less. And on the attainment of omni- science, the functions of mind are completely annihilated.
Dhyānašataka - 70. Dharmya dhyana - धर्म्य ध्यान - The. contemplation of objects of revelation, misfortne or calamity, fruition of Karmas and structure of the universl is virtuous concentration. S-9/36.
Thanh - Dharma dhyāna is of the following ten kinds, namely :
S.D. 30. (1) strefaar - Respecting the refraining from evil deeds - "how shall I resist evil ?” (2) syre face - Upāya vicaya Respecting the doing of meritorious works - "how shall I perform good deeds ?" (3) a face - Jiva vicaya - Respecting the nature of the soul. (4) Buita faery - Ajiva vicaya · Respecting the nature of karmas; (5) fagio fag - Vipāka vicaya - Respecting the fruition of karmas. (6) fari faau (Virāga vicaya - Respecting things which engender the spirit of vairāgya (sense of detachment); (7) Ia faara - Bhāva vicaya - Respecting transmigration; (8)संस्थानविचय- Samsthānavicaya - Respecting the nature of the universe and the conditions of life therein. (9) 371 faepe - Ajfā vicaya - Respecting the teaching of scripture; (10) de facere - Hetu vicaya - Respecting the element of contradiction in the written word of law which should be reconciled intellectually.
In sabijadhyāna the mind is like a lamp, unshaken by the gusts of external and internal delusion and cheers up at the sight of the truth. In ab ijadhyāna the mental current reaches a stage when it becomes devoid of conscious thought, and the self sparkles within itself. Y.C.P. 391.
2117 DZIA ET JUGUT – Because by the rule a sage gets both the (vyavahāra and niscaya) causesof liberation by meditation, therefore (all of) you practise meditation with careful mind.
Dr. 47. 82119 tot art your oft HOT - To succeed in the practice of meditation, one must be free from all disturbing feelings. He should neither be attracted to pleasant objects nor repulsed by unpleasant objects. He should be indifferent to everything, may it be beneficial or barmful. By this means, he would be able to fix his soul upon itself, as the calmness of his mind would remain undisturbed through the disappearance of disturbances arising from attachment and aversion.
Dr. 48. Raudradhya na- tts 8417 - Cruel concentration. Dharmya dhyāna - feln - Righteous concentration. Sukla dhyana - शुक्लध्यान - Genuine concentration. Arta dhyāna - 3117221A - Painful concentration.