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waveKriyawave

Definition: Action or yogic technique; practices designed for purification and inner transformation.

Insights: Kriya encompasses both general actions and specific yogic techniques aimed at purifying and transforming the mind and body, thereby preparing for deeper meditation.

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2.1

tapaḥsvādhyāyeśvarapraṇidhānāni kriyāyogaḥ

Importance: 10/10

Austerity (tapas), self-study (svādhyāya), and devotion to Īśvara (Īśvara praṇidhāna) constitute Kriyā Yoga.

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2.2

samādhibhāvanārthaḥ kleśatanūkaraṇārthaśca

Importance: 9/10

Kriyā Yoga is practiced to attenuate afflictions (kleśas) and to bring about samādhi.

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2.12

kleśamūlaḥ karmāśayo dṛṣṭādṛṣṭajanmavedanīyaḥ

Importance: 9/10

The reservoir of karma has its root in the afflictions and brings experiences in the seen (present) or unseen (future) lives.

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