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The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 1 (of 4)

VI. The Different Stages of Yoga.

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2. Mitásana (मिताशनं); Temperance.
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3. Ásrama (आश्रमः); Sheltered abodes.
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4. Visráma (बिश्रामः) Rest and repose from labor.
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5. Avarodha (अबरोधः); Self confinement in closets.
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6. Asanam (अशनं); Subsistence on light food.
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Beside these there are many vices called Apáyas or dóshas (अपायादोषाः) which are obstacles to meditation, and which we omit on account of their prolixity.

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V. Various Significations of Yoga. VII. Nature of the Soul.