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1. Svecchătibra – An example of this kind of prárabdha is found in the life of Rsi Yājñavalkya who was a Jivanmukta and yet had a desire for cows.I
2. Parecchă Tibra- The Rsi Káśyapa is an example of this kind of prárabdha. He was undoubtedly a Jivanmukta and yet had a strong desire for union with his wife in the sacred hour of the evening at the strong persuasion of the latter.
3. Aniccia Tibra - Its example is found in the lives of Sanaka, Sanandana etc. who uttered a curse on Jaya and Vijaya – the gatekeepers of the holy city of Vaikuntha..
Svecchá Madhya- An example of svecchā madhya is found in the life of Dattātreya. He indulged in worldly pleasures during the period of his life in which enjoyment or bhoga had the prominent place.
Parecchā Madhya - Its example is the well-known case of Jada Bharata who carried on his shoulders the palanquin of king Rahugaña.
Anicchámadhya - This is exemplified in the lives of the Devatās as for example the sun, the moon etc. who are in charge of the administration of the world ( Adhikāra )
Svecchámanda- The classical example is Bāli. It is said that he was all the time enjoying the happiness of Samprajñāta Samadhi just like a couple enoying the pleasure of sexual union.2
Parecchá manda-Its typical example is Prahláda-before his realisation of the final nirvikalpaka samādhi. This was due to the Divine will of Lord Sri Vişņu.
Syeccha Supta- Its classical illustration is the life of Suka the son of Vedavyāsa. He through Janaka, the king of Mithila and his instructor had his doubts removed and then went up and
1. Vide Brhadāraṇyakopanişad - Namo Vayam Brahmapiştaya Kumah
gokāmaḥ eva Vayam. 2. Yogay isiştba, Upasrama Section, Chapter XXVII.
