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66 YOGA SŪTRAS
41. Purification of the subtle energy results in a great
reduction in emotional needs. From that stability one finds
it easy to link the attention to one concentration force or
person. After much practice one acquires conquest of the
sensual energy. One gets vision of the spirit and becomes
fit for abstract meditation.
42. With the reduction of sensual life in this world, with a
developed resistance to desires, one gains contentment.
From that, the very best in happiness is obtained.
43. Kriya yoga austerities which are highlighted by mystic
actions in and with the subtle body, do result in
44.
elimination of emotional impurities. That gives perfection
of the subtle form in which the troublesome, vice-seeking
sensual energy is housed.
An in-depth mystic research into the nature of the subtle
body causes the yogi to make contact with more advanced
mystics. This leads to communication with divine beings,
and eventually he gets in touch with the cherished divine
beings, one of whom is the Supreme Lord.
45. From the profound religious meditation upon the Supreme
Lord or upon any of the divine beings, comes a full time
communion with that divinity.
46. As for bodily posture, it should be steady and comfortable.
47. When mastered, it results in relaxation of the effort to
subdue the body and make it serve the spiritual aims. That
assists in the quest of meeting with the infinite.
48. Once the body is mastered, comfortable or uncomfortable
climate, pleasant or unpleasant emotions, no longer
bother the person.
49. Once this is accomplished, the body’s anxiety for air is
greatly decreased, then there are pauses between the flow
in inhalation and exhalation.
50. Breathing has internal, external and restrictive operations,
which are regulated according to the place, time and
accounting, being prolonged or hardly noticed. A change in
lifestyle affects all this.
51. But a more advanced condition is realized, which has
nothing to do with physical breathing. This is the energy
consumption of the subtle body. That regulation of the
subtle energy or prana is the fourth type of pranayama
energy intake.