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## Bahastthi: Like a Fire of Wood, the Third Limb is Asana
**(209) 1. Darshan:** Like a fire of wood, the knowledge is strong. In this view, Darshan, meaning steadfast faith, is a bond that is stronger than the previous two views, more firm, and unique. It is likened to the light of a fire kindled from wood. A fire of wood is brighter, more stable, and longer-lasting than a fire of grass or dung. Similarly, this view, my friend, has a stronger, more stable, and more powerful knowledge than the previous two views. Therefore, when it manifests in action in life, it has a sharp and skillful memory, because its impressions last longer. Consequently, even a slight effort is possible due to the mere liking for the experiment of the soul, meaning the manifestation of meaning. Thus, there is a firm and strong Darshan in this expectation. Therefore, according to the characteristics of the word "Dristidarshan" mentioned earlier, here there is a strong faith in the Purusha and the words of the Sapurusha, the scriptures. And with such faith, the bond is also stronger. Therefore, the seeker with this view is a devoted servant of the Sapurusha, the true Guru, and a steadfast devotee of the true scriptures. Therefore, he engages in activities that are in accordance with the true scriptures, refrains from unrighteous activities, and draws closer and closer to the path of righteous action.
**2. The Third Limb of Yoga is Asana:** Here, the third limb of Yoga, Asana, is attained. It is a comfortable and stable posture, a firmness of posture. After attaining the first two limbs, Yama and Niyama, in the previous two views, a firm Asana is naturally attained here. Because, as the firmness of Yama and Niyama increases, as Yama and Niyama become ingrained in the soul, the soul establishes a firm and comfortable Asana on the path of liberation, it sits firmly, it becomes stable.
Here, apart from external postures like Padmasana, Paryakasana, etc., it is important to understand the internal Asana. This soul has been sitting in the posture of attachment to the external world since time immemorial, considering the external world as its own and sitting on top of it! To rise from this immemorial attachment to the external world and sit in the posture of the father's true nature, to take a seat in it, is the comfortable posture for the ultimate purpose. Along with this, the practice of external firm postures is also helpful and supportive in removing the restlessness of the mind and body, because when the soul sits still in one place, its mind becomes calm, and it becomes conducive to Dharma-meditation. Asana.