Book Title: Yoga Philosophy
Author(s): Virchand R Gandhi, Bhagu F Karbhari
Publisher: Devchand Lalbhai Pustakoddhar Fund

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________________ 214 YOGA-TATWA UPANISHAD Now I shall proceed to describe Yoga to you. Yoga is divided into many kinds on account of its actions (viz.), Mantra-Yoga, Laya-Yoga, Hatha-Yoga, and Raja-Yoga. There are four states common to all these(viz.), Ârainbha, Ghåla, Parichaya and Nivritti. Oh Brahma ! I shall describe these to you. Listen attentively. One should practise the mantra along with its matrikas (proper intonations of the sounds) and others for a period of 12 years ; then he gradually obtains wisdom along with the siddhis, (such as) Animâ, etc. Persons of weak intellect who are the least qualified for Yoga praclise this 5 TIIT. The (second) Laya-Yoga tends towards the absorption of the Chitta (the fitting mind of persons) and is described in million ways, (one of which is)-one should contemplate upon the Lord who is without parts (even) while walking, sitting, sleeping or eating. This is called Laya-Yoga. Now hear (the description of) Hatha-Yoga. Yoga is said to possess (the following) eight subservient parts Yama (forbearance), Niyama (religious observance), Åsana (postures), Pranayama (suppression of breath), Pratyahara (subjugation of the senses), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (contemplation on Hari in the middle of the eyebrows), and Samadhi, that is the state of equality. Mahamudra, Mahabandha, Mahavedha and Khechari, Jalandhara, Uddyana and Mulabandha, contemplating without intermission on Pranava (Om) for a long time, and hearing the exposition of the Şupreme Truths, Vasolle, Amarolle and Shajolle, which form a triad-all these I shall give a true description Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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