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Means of Self-Realization Dharma dhyāna is also divided in another category of four parts called aids : 1) studying scriptures 2) getting cleared doubts about scriptures and studying other systems of faith. 3) revising one's study of scriptures and 4) discussing religious stories and concepts with a view to learning and preaching religion and spirituality.
Dharma dhyāna is also divided in yet another subdivisions called four contemplations or reflcetions. They are :
1) Ekatva : Solitariness ( of the soul ).
2) Anitya : Things in this world are transitory and not intransient like soul.
3) Asarana: Shelterlessness. There is no protection against sufferings like illness. old age, birth, death etc.. And lastly,
4) Sanisāra : Cycle of transmigration (which needs to be destroyed).
Study and practice of the above 16 sub-ıypes of dharmadhyāna are very useful as they lead one to le self-disciplined and peaceful internally and extemally
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