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Q.IX.26.3 A.IX.26.3
What is meant by giving up external objects of attachment? Objects like money, physical assets, family etc are called external objects of attachment. To give up such objects is called giving up external objects of attachment.
Q.IX.26.4 A.IX.26.4
What is meant by giving up internal objects of attachment? To give the passions (anger, deceit, greed and pride) which are the perverted states of the soul is called giving up internal objects of attachment.
Q.IX.26.5
A.IX.26.5
These are included in renunciation-expiation also. Then why are these included here also? As expiation, it is performed or cleaning up a misdeed / transgression committed. Here it is voluntary and done with on wish to attain the purer state of the soul.
mŪkel guuL; fkxfpUrkfuj køkks /; kuekuregirkt IX.27 Uttamasamhananasyaik gracint nirodho dhy nam ntarmuh rt t
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,d y{; &fcUng ij fpūkofŮk dks j kduk *7; ku’ g$ tks mūke&l guuokys dk vuregik&dky rd gksrk gå Concentrating of thought on one particular object is meditation. In the case of a person with the best physical structure or constitution its period is under one Indian-hour.
Q.IX.27.1 A.IX.27.1
What is meant by meditation (dhy na)? Concentrating of thoughts on one object for a maximum of one Indianhour by an ascetic with perfect body structure (uttama sahanana arira) is called meditation.
Q.IX.27.2 A.IX.27.2
Who can meditate properly and for how long? An ascetic with perfect body structure can meditate properly for a maximum period of intra-Indian-hour (48 minutes approx).
Q.IX.27.3 A.IX.27.3
Which are the perfect body structures? The first three types of body structures namely vajravrşabha-n r ca, vajra-n r ca and nr ca are best body structures and can attain correct meditation which leads the practitioner to liberation.
Q.IX.27.4 A.IX.27.4
What is the duration of meditation? The minimum duration of meditation essential for achieving liberation is one intra-Indian-hour.
Q.IX.27.5 A.IX.27.5
What is Indian-hour? An Indian-hour is equal to two ghad.
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