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The opinion of Patanjali and others in the Yoga Darshan is that, "Through Pranayama, the veil of light is destroyed, and the mind becomes fit for Dharana." That is, the veil of Klesha, which is the light of the mind, is destroyed, and the mind, which is stabilized by Pranayama, is easily held in the desired state. And what Patanjali and others have said is appropriate, as it is seen in some special men, because Yogis have a lack of interest in small things. Therefore, even in the Bhagavat Jinapravan, breathing and exhaling are prohibited because they lead to distraction. Because, just as it is beneficial to do activities that lead to Samadhi, so too is it not beneficial to exert too much effort in the form of Pranayama.
Otherwise, if we look at it from the perspective of Bhava, then through the elimination of external Bhava, the fulfillment of internal Bhava, and the stabilization of the definite meaning, Bhava Pranayama is achieved. It is of this type: (1) Just as in the external gross action of Pranayama, there is Bhava Pranayama in the action of exhaling, so too in Bhava Pranayama, there is the action of exhaling, which is to eliminate external Bhava and the influence of others. That is, the external Bhava in the form of attachment to women, family, etc. is eliminated. (2) Just as in external Pranayama, the action of inhaling is performed, so too in Bhava Pranayama, the action of filling the internal Bhava within is performed. That is, the internal Bhava in the form of Vivek, which arises from Shravana, is filled. (3) Just as in Hatha Yoga Pranayama, after inhaling, the action of Kumbhaka is performed, which is to hold the breath steady like water in a pot, so too here in Bhava Pranayama, the action of Kumbhaka is performed, which is the stability and location of the internal Bhava. That is, the stabilization of the definite meaning is achieved. Thus, Bhava Pranayama is the nature of Atma Bhava, and it is the limb of Yoga without any deviation. That is, external Pranayama may or may not be a limb of Yoga, but this Bhava Pranayama is definitely a limb of Yoga. Therefore, this spiritual Pranayama is the most excellent and best Pranayama.
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