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3524. ) SPIRITUAL LIGHT, योग द्विधा विभजन् प्रथमविभागं क्रियायोगे लक्षयतिस्यात् ज्ञानयोगोऽथ च कर्मयोग आवश्यकाऽऽचार इह द्वितीयः । शारीरिकस्पन्दनकर्मरूपः स कर्मयोगः शुभमातनोति ॥ १॥
Yoga is also divided into two parts, namely (1) Yoga pertaining to knowledge and ( 2 ) Yoga pertaining to actions. The second kind of Yoga, i. (., Karmayoga is the necessary performance of daily religious rites. This Karmayoga consisting of the bodily activity produces beneficial results. (1)
Notes :-Jnāna Yoga is the path of the realization of Self through knowledge. The nature of the Supreme Spirit lying obscured in the heart of every living being, transitory state of the objects of senses, fundamental categories, six substances (Dravyas ), three jewels, i. e, right faith, right knowledge and right conduct, the inexorable law of Karma and the doctrine of many points of view are described in the crowning teachings of Tirthankaras. This knowledge, when acquired, removes all doubts and misconceptions. It could be attained only by strong concentration on knowledge. The final end of the practice of Yoga is to enable the soul to realize its own nature. JnānaYoga and Kriyā-Yoga both together would enable the Soul to achieve this goal. Kriya Yoga signifies the observance of vows, daily religious activities, carefül attitudes, restraints, purified conduct Dhyāna ( contemplation ), &c. These two practices are so blended together that they are pursued on together,
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