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

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________________ 219 That Yogi who is constantly practising yoga attains the power to levitate. Then should the wise Yogi think that these are great obstacles to the attainment of Yoga, and so he should never take delight in them. The King of Yogis should not exercise his powers before any person whatsoever. He should live in the world as a fool, an idiot, or a deaf man, in order to keep his powers concealed. His disciples would request him to show his powers for the gratification of their own desires. One who is actively engaged in one's duties forgets to practise (Yoga); so he should practise Yoga without forgetting the words of the Guru. Thus passses the Ghata state to one who is constantly engaged in Yoga practice. To one who is not practising Yoga, nothing is gained by useless company. So, one should with great effort practise Yoga. Then by this constant practice is gained the Parichaya state (the third state). Vayu (or breath) through arduous practice pierces along with Agni the Kundilini, which is thought of as a serpent and enters the Sushumna uninterrupted. When one's Chitta (flitting mind situated in the navel) enters Sushumna along with Prâna, it reaches the high Seat (Pineal gland) along with Prâna. YOGA-TATWA UPANISHAD There are the five elements (viz), earth, water, Agni, Vâyu and Âkâsha. The body is sustained by these five elements in five ways. From the feet to the knees is said to be the region rectangular in shape, is seed Varna (or letter) La. Jain Education International of earth. Prithivi (earth) is orange-red in color, and has the Carrying the breath with the For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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