Guest guest Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 41. Purification of the mind, pleasantness of feeling, one- pointedness, subjugation of the senses and ability for self- realisation are acquired. 42. From contentment unsurpassed happiness is gained. 43. Through destruction of impurities, practice of austerities brings about perfection of the body and the organs. 44. From study and repetition of the Mantras, communion with the desired deity is established. 45. From devotion to God, Samadhi is attained. 46. Motionless and agreeable form (of staying) is Asana (Yogic posture). 47. By relaxation of effort and meditation on the infinite (,sanas are perfected). 48. From that arises immunity from Dvandvas or opposite conditions. 49. That (Asana) having been perfected, regulation of the flow of inhalation and exhalation is Pranayama (breath control). 50. That (Pranayama) has external operation (Vahya-vrtti), internal operation (Abhyantara-vrtti) and suppression (Stambha-vrtti). These, again, when observed according to space, time and number become long and subtle. 51. The fourth Pranayama transcends external and internal operations. 52. By that the veil over manifestation (of knowledge) is thinned. 53. (Moreover) The mind acquires fitness for Dharana. 54. When separated from their corresponding objects, the organs follow, as it were, the nature of the mind, that is called Pratyahara (restraining of the organs). 55. That brings supreme control of the organs. to be continued... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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