Part 13 (2/2)

5. As the hawk becomes unhappy if the food is taken away from him and happy if he gives it up himself (so he who gives up everything voluntarily is happy).

6. As the snake is happy in giving up his old skin.

8. That which is not a means of liberation is not to be thought of; it becomes a cause of bondage, as in the case of Bharata.

9. From the a.s.sociation of many things there is obstruction to meditation, through pa.s.sion, aversion, etc., like the sh.e.l.l bracelets on the virgin's hand.

10. It is the same even in the case of two.

11. The renouncers of hope are happy, like the girl Pingal.

13. Although devotion is to be given to many inst.i.tutes and teachers, the essence is to be taken from them all as the bee takes the essence from many flowers.

14. One whose mind has become concentrated like the arrowmaker's does not get his meditation disturbed.

15. Through transgression of the original rules there is non-attainment of the goal, as in other worldly things.

19. By continence, reverence, and devotion to Guru, success comes after a long time (as in the case of Indra).

20. There is no law as to time, as in the case of Vmadeva.

24. Or through a.s.sociation with one who has attained perfection.

27. Not by enjoyments is desire appeased even with sages (who have practiced Yoga for long).

BOOK V.

128. The Siddhis attained by Yoga are not to be denied like recovery through medicines etc.

BOOK VI.

24. Any posture which is easy and steady is an sana; there is no other rule.

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