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अटुंगजोगो
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One should well reflect on this truth that unfathomable ignorance and unending misery are the results of them. What result is brought about by the Yamas when they are practised to perfection, will now be stated.
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In the presence of one who firmly obser. ves the vow of Ahinsa, even creatures with natural Antipathy mgainst one another, are quieted down into being friendly. When the vow of truthfulness is determinately practised it fructifies actions without efforts.
. When the vow of non--stealing remains unshaken, there is the acquisition of jewels from all quarters. When the vow of celibacy is firmly observed it gives highly excessive power, and the vow of non--covetousness fructifies into illumination of past births.
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The wise say that Yoga is practised in eight progressive stages (ie) which are respecti.vely correlated with the eight divisions of the Yoga. Drishti is a perception associated with right belief. The first of these Drishtis is called Mitra.
