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24-32
33-36
37
39
40-57
Four types of dhyana, i.e., pinḍastha, padastha, rūpastha, and rūpātīta, are explained.
Reality and epistemology
38
58-67
68-76
The highest self is described.
The external self is mentioned as incapable of performing dhyāna.
Introduction of nine categories of Reality and six substances.
Introduction of pramaņa, naya, and niksepa. Nine principles are explained. The nature of the soul as consciousness is described in reference to the categories of knowledge and perception. Description of six substances.
Definition and subdivisions of pramaņa, naya, and nikṣepa.
Three jewels
77-92
Right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct are explained as the cause of liberation.
Eulogy
93-100 Adoration of the Lord, and author's statement.
II. DHYANASTAVA AND TATTVĀRTHAVṚTTI
In the final verse of Dhyanastava, it is said, "...this hymn corresponding to dhyana was composed..." 'Dhyana-' nugam' can be also rendered as "a companion to dhyana." In whichever sense we take it, it is evident that our Hymn is based on and referred to his Tattvarthavrtti. His Vrtti as the source of Dhyanastava is endorsed in
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