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Undisturbed calmness of mind is attained by cultivating friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and indifference toward the wicked.

When right posture (asana) has been attained there follows right control of prana and proper inspiration and expiration of the breath.

Time, which is the sequence of the modifications of the mind, likewise terminates, giving place to the Eternal Now.

The Yoga of action, leading to union with the soul is fiery aspiration, spiritual reading and devotion to Ishvara.

One becomes firmly established in practice only after attending to it for a long time, without interruption and with an attitude of devotion.

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