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3529. ] SPIRITUAL Lighr. of activities and the path of Upshama ( eradication ), &c., ( Yoga ) though different in their nature are for all practical purposes so much interwoven with each other that they have to be trodden more or less together.
Concept of Mitra Stage. One on the path of Yoga becomes initiated into Yama classified into non-injury, abstinence from stealing, truth, celibacy or chastity and non-receipt of gifts. His power of perception is very slow. It is like the fire of grass, i, e., perception is very fleeting like the flash of lightning. The chief characteristic of this stage is untiring patience in doing good works. Apathy towards truth and liberation becomes weakened. Spirit and feeling of toleration thrives so that hatred and repulsion towards evil deeds are held in check. On the contrary, sympathy is aroused in him for those who are deluded into false belief as to true deity, spiritual teacher and right faith. Thus spirit of inquiring into and knowing the basic principles ( Tattvas of truth, &c. ) will be aroused in him henceforth. :: Proportionally to this growth in his mind and sentiments, the aspirant sows the seed of Yoga which signifies his devotion to the Omniscient with prostrations and salutations. The status of perfect Godhood now becomes his ideal.
His devotion also extends to excellent sages and Sādhus in giving them food and useful help when required. He grows apathetic towards worldly
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