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1. **Niruddha Dhi:** With a steady mind, he breathes slowly, barely opening his eyes, keeping his teeth gently touching.
2. The Muni, with a mind trained by practice, should focus his mind on the heart, forehead, navel, or any other place, knowing the true nature of the self.
3. He should contemplate the true nature of substances and the self, following the teachings of the scriptures, enduring any obstacles that arise with a calm mind.
4. If the breath control is too intense, the mind becomes agitated. Agitation leads to a loss of concentration and disrupts meditation.
5. Even for someone who has renounced attachment to the body, there is no prohibition against slow breathing, blinking, or other natural bodily functions during meditation.
6. A body in a balanced posture will have a stable mind. An unbalanced body will lead to agitation and a disturbed mind.
7. Therefore, the Muni should sit in the Paryanka posture, as described, and practice meditation, abandoning distractions.
8. The Kayotsarga posture is also considered acceptable for those who wish to meditate. In this posture, all parts of the body should be kept balanced and free from the 32 faults mentioned in the scriptures.
9. If someone sits in an uneven posture during meditation, their body will inevitably experience discomfort. This discomfort will lead to mental distress and agitation.
10. With agitation, it becomes impossible to meditate. Therefore, it is best to sit in a comfortable posture during meditation. Kayotsarga and Paryanka are two comfortable postures. All other postures are uneven and cause discomfort.
11. These two postures are considered the most important for the Muni who meditates. Even among these two, Paryanka is often recommended as the most comfortable.