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formed in the ordinary course of nature. He happily does not meet with impediments in his religious practices and doing good deeds. If he meets them he manages to avoid them. The very formation or rise of desire to hear the principles of Truth does him an immense good. He is no longer obstructed by the pairs of cold, heat, etc.. He thus marches onward on the path of Yoga.
Dipra Stage.
The chief characteristic of this stage is the practice of Pranayama. Having become firm in the posture with perfect self-control the aspirant should in order to clear away the impurities resort to three processes one of drawing the breath in, the other of throwing it out, and the third of controlling the breath. These are called Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka. These again are varied by place and time. This process results in the awakening of Kundalini. This is also called Dravya Prānāyāma. The second is Bhāva Prānāyāma which consists in breathing out feelings with regard to externals, breathing in feelings with regard to internals, and making them steady inside with regard to real truth. By this practice the humours of the body are cleared. The body becomes capable of adjusting itself to different positions. The digestive organs become strong and healthy. The impurities being expelled, a great calm, serenity and peace result. It leads to the development of various occult powers. It is this Bhāva Prānāyāma which helps in cutting off the Karmic
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