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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
subjugation of the organs is Karana-Mauna; the
cessation of one s physical actions is Kashta-
Mauna; these are the three kinds of silence,
wherein the mind s functions are not paralysed.
These three pertain to the first class of Tapaswins.
But the wise say that Brahmic bliss without
beginning or end and without the differentiated
pains, whether enjoyed by one with direct
cognition of such a bliss or not is Sushupti Mauna
in Jivanmuktas. The expurgation from the mind of
all doubts, after realising firmly the illusory
character of this world with all its gunas is
Sushupti Mauna. The settled conclusion that the
universe is no other than the all-full, auspicious
Jnana is termed by the wise to be Sushupti Mauna.
Equality of vision over all, and quiescence of mind
with the idea that all which are Sat, Asat, or Sat-
Asat are no other than the eternal Chidakas, is
stated to be Sushupti Mauna.
Sushupti-Mauna has two sub-divisions: of Sankhya
and Yoga. Those who cognize everything to be
Brahman itself, through extensive erudition, daily
unfailing (Nishta) meditation and enquiry through
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