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Buddhi, Jnana and Asamaah are the three types of Bodha, as stated in the scriptures. Due to the difference in these three, all the actions of all beings are differentiated. 120.
Meaning: Buddhi, Jnana and Asamaah are the three types of Bodha. Due to the difference in these three, all the actions of all beings are differentiated.
Discussion:
The scriptures state that there are three types of Bodha: (1) Buddhi-rupa Bodha, (2) Jnana-rupa Bodha, (3) Asamaah-rupa Bodha. The characteristics of these three will be discussed later. Due to the difference in these three types of Bodha, all beings with bodies have a difference in their actions, including their desires. The type of Bodha one has, the type of understanding one has, and the type of actions one performs are all interconnected. This is because the difference in the purpose leads to a difference in the result. This is a well-known principle. The cause is different, so the effect is also different. This is a well-known principle. Thus, in the same action, there is a difference in the intensity of the Bodha, and a difference in the intensity of the action.
Therefore:
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Yogadristi Samuchaya
Buddhi is based on the senses and their objects, Jnana is based on the scriptures, and Asamaah is characterized by the right practice. 121.
Commentary:
Buddhi: Buddhi, whose characteristics will be discussed, Jnana: Jnana is also the same, Asamaah: Asamaah is also the same, Trividho Bodha: The scriptures state that there are three types of Bodha, Tadbhedat: Due to the difference in these three types of Bodha, Sarva Karmani: All actions, Mithunanta: Are differentiated, Sarva Dehinam: Of all beings with bodies. This is because the difference in the purpose leads to a difference in the result.
Commentary:
Indriyartha Ashraya Buddhi: Buddhi is based on the senses and their objects. Just as when a person sees a pilgrimage site, they develop the desire to go there, Jnanaswagama Purvam: Jnana is based on the scriptures. Just as one learns the rules of pilgrimage from the scriptures, Sadanushthanavat Chait: And the right practice. This is the Jnana, Asamaho Abhidhiyate: Asamaah is characterized by the right practice.