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Those who are well-versed in Yoga (Yogāchāryas) have also laid down five kinds of Yoga as Adhyātma (concentration on the Self ), Bhāvanā (Reflections ), Dhyāna ( Meditation ), Samatā ( Quietude ) and Vrittikshaya ( Eradication of desires ). ( 4 )
Notes :- According to the Jain texts Yoga is also classified into Adhyātma, Bhāvanā, Dhyāna, Samatā, Vrittikshaya. An aspirant after Moksha must have the following requisites, i. e., the close study of Dravyas, Tattvas, elucidated by competent Teachers, observance of the five full vows, keeping in view the high sentiments of universal friendship, compassion, delight, indifference, a firm and unshakable belief in the word of the Teacher. He becomes qualified after the attainment of right attitude. Adhyātma also comprises knowledge of the Self in its relation with the universe. Equipped with these capacities one realises the transcendental truth, i, e., becomes a Perfect soul. Dhyāna and Bhāvanā Yogas are describel in chapters III, V and VI.
Samatā Yoga.--The ordinary Jiva, without proper discrimination, values things as suits his nature, habits and wants. This is due to his ignorance acquired from the past lives. From time without beginning he is in the habit of doing so. There is nothing good or bad inherent in the object, but it is due to the perversity of his mind that he thinks so. Samatā has a very wider signification. It means the proper realisation of the main principles
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