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The Adipurana, though of definite form, is the universal form due to its own inherent qualities. It is the reflection of all objects, known and unknown, and is therefore considered to be the universal form. It is all-pervasive due to its knowledge-yoga, and is known as the all-pervading one. It is the object of faith for all, the all-seeing one, and the jewel of all worlds. It has crossed the ocean of samsara, is blissful, free from all afflictions, and has severed the bonds of samsara. It is fearless, desireless, free from obstacles, free from anxiety, free from expectations, free from disease, eternal, and free from the stain of karma. Its body is extremely strong due to the nine Kevala-labdhi and other qualities. It is impenetrable, firm like a mountain carved from stone.
Such is the object of meditation, the Supreme Soul, the Supreme Person, the Supreme Lord, the Supreme Reality, the Supreme Light (Kevala-jnana), and the imperishable one.
The object of meditation described above is common to both Dharma-dhyana and Shukla-dhyana. The difference between the two lies in the purity and the master.
The object of meditation in Shukla-dhyana is more pure than that of Dharma-dhyana. Dharma-dhyana is practiced from the fourth guna-sthana onwards, while Shukla-dhyana is practiced only in the higher stages.
Meditation is the steady and praiseworthy concentration on a single object. It is of two types: Dharma-dhyana and Shukla-dhyana. Dharma-dhyana is the means to liberation.
1. Attached. 2. All objects of knowledge. 3. All-seeing. 4. Blissful. 5. Free from desires for wealth, etc. 6. Free from any expectations, and brings happiness to devotees. 7. Free from the stain of karma. 8. Extremely strong body. 9. Impenetrable body. 10. Purity is of two types: with and without kshaya. Or, the result, the master, the doer, and the purity are the master. 11. A specific type of meditation. 12. The result.