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'''Yogadṛṣṭisamuccaya''' ("Compendium of Yoga views") is a 228 verse Sanskrit work on ] by the ] ] philosopher ] yakini putra (] 8th century).<ref>]; Reconciling Yogas: Haribhadra's Collection of Views on Yoga, 2003</ref> It is a particularly informative work of ] which analyzes the various philosophical views (''drishtis'') and practices of post-] Buddhists, Hindus and Jains on Yoga and draws on them to present a uniquely Jaina form of Yoga, with an eightfold division.<ref>Ramjee Singh; Contribution of Haribhadra to the Yoga-vidya, http://www.jainworld.com/jainbooks/ramjees/haribadra.htm</ref> '''Yogadṛṣṭisamuccaya''' ("Compendium of Yoga views") is a 228 verse Sanskrit work on ] by the ] ] philosopher ] yakini putra (] 8th century).<ref>]; Reconciling Yogas: Haribhadra's Collection of Views on Yoga, 2003</ref> It is a particularly informative work of ] which analyzes the various philosophical views (''drishtis'') and practices of post-] Buddhists, Hindus and Jains on Yoga and draws on them to present a uniquely Jaina form of Yoga, with an eightfold division.<ref>Ramjee Singh; Contribution of Haribhadra to the Yoga-vidya, http://www.jainworld.com/jainbooks/ramjees/haribadra.htm</ref>


While retaining his Jain identity, Haribhadra also promotes a form of ], ] and a respect for different religious traditions. He writes that though they have different names, the teachings of those who have achieved liberation (], ], ]) are grounded on a common truth.<ref>]; Reconciling Yogas: Haribhadra's Collection of Views on Yoga, 2003, page 8</ref> For Haribhadra: While retaining his Jain identity, Acharya Haribhadra also promotes a form of ], ] and a respect for different religious traditions. He writes that though they have different names, the teachings of those who have achieved liberation (], ], ]) are grounded on a common truth.<ref>]; Reconciling Yogas: Haribhadra's Collection of Views on Yoga, 2003, page 8</ref> For Haribhadra:


"''Perhaps the teaching is one, but there are various people who hear it.'' "''Perhaps the teaching is one, but there are various people who hear it.''
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Haribhadra compares and correlates these eight facets of his Jain yoga with the three other systems. He also attempts to map them into the older Jain system of stages of spiritual growth and development – the ].<ref>Ramjee Singh; Contribution of Haribhadra to the Yoga-vidya</ref> The first yoga for example, is seen as encompassing the fourth through the seventh gunasthana. Haribhadra compares and correlates these eight facets of his Jain yoga with the three other systems. He also attempts to map them into the older Jain system of stages of spiritual growth and development – the ].<ref>Ramjee Singh; Contribution of Haribhadra to the Yoga-vidya</ref> The first yoga for example, is seen as encompassing the fourth through the seventh gunasthana.


While Haribhadra is liberal with his overview of various Yoga traditions, he remains committed to the ] and criticizes other Yoga systems for not being complete or for being false. He equally critiques Buddhist theories of momentariness and Hindu monism. He also engages against particular Yoga practices he considers misguided, such as ] and elaborate sacrifices, which he argues offer little spiritual advancement.<ref>Chapple, Christopher; ''Reconciling Yogas: Haribhadra's Collection of Views on Yoga'', 2003, page 18</ref> While Acharya Haribhadra is liberal with his overview of various Yoga traditions, he remains committed to the ] and criticizes other Yoga systems for not being complete or for being false. He equally critiques Buddhist theories of momentariness and Hindu monism. He also engages against particular Yoga practices he considers misguided, such as ] and elaborate sacrifices, which he argues offer little spiritual advancement.<ref>Chapple, Christopher; ''Reconciling Yogas: Haribhadra's Collection of Views on Yoga'', 2003, page 18</ref>


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Yogadṛṣṭisamuccaya ("Compendium of Yoga views") is a 228 verse Sanskrit work on Yoga by the Jain Svetambara philosopher Acharya Haribhadrasuri yakini putra (floruit 8th century). It is a particularly informative work of comparative religion which analyzes the various philosophical views (drishtis) and practices of post-Gupta Buddhists, Hindus and Jains on Yoga and draws on them to present a uniquely Jaina form of Yoga, with an eightfold division.

While retaining his Jain identity, Acharya Haribhadra also promotes a form of religious pluralism, perennialism and a respect for different religious traditions. He writes that though they have different names, the teachings of those who have achieved liberation (moksha, nirvana, kevala) are grounded on a common truth. For Haribhadra:

"Perhaps the teaching is one, but there are various people who hear it. On account of the inconceivable merit it bestows, it shines forth in various ways." (YDS 136)

He also writes that "There could never be a single road to different cities". (YDS 114)

Haribhadra uses the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to develop his system of Jain meditation and Yoga. He compares Patanjali's system of eightfold yoga with three other systems, a Buddhist Yoga attributed to a certain Bhadanta Bhåskara, Vedanta Yoga system attributed to Bhagavaddatta, and Haribhadra's own Jain Yoga system. The eightfold Yoga system promoted by Haribhadra has the following eight yogas:

  • Friendly (Mitrå) – Respect for and emulation of the wise – yamas
  • Protector (Tårå) – Performing service – niyama
  • Power (Balå) – Control of posture and passions or asana
  • Shining (DŸprå) – Control of breath – pranayama
  • Firm (Sthirå) – Inwardness – pratyahara
  • Pleasing (Kåntå) – Concentration – dharana
  • Radiant (Prabhå) – Meditative absorption – dhyana
  • Highest (Parå) – Samadhi, Ayoga kevala, "Highest nirvana"

Haribhadra compares and correlates these eight facets of his Jain yoga with the three other systems. He also attempts to map them into the older Jain system of stages of spiritual growth and development – the gunasthana. The first yoga for example, is seen as encompassing the fourth through the seventh gunasthana.

While Acharya Haribhadra is liberal with his overview of various Yoga traditions, he remains committed to the Jain philosophy and criticizes other Yoga systems for not being complete or for being false. He equally critiques Buddhist theories of momentariness and Hindu monism. He also engages against particular Yoga practices he considers misguided, such as Tantra and elaborate sacrifices, which he argues offer little spiritual advancement.

See also

Notes

  1. Chapple, Christopher; Reconciling Yogas: Haribhadra's Collection of Views on Yoga, 2003
  2. Ramjee Singh; Contribution of Haribhadra to the Yoga-vidya, http://www.jainworld.com/jainbooks/ramjees/haribadra.htm
  3. Chapple, Christopher; Reconciling Yogas: Haribhadra's Collection of Views on Yoga, 2003, page 8
  4. Chapple, Christopher; Reconciling Yogas: Haribhadra's Collection of Views on Yoga, 2003, page 21
  5. Chapple, Christopher; Reconciling Yogas: Haribhadra's Collection of Views on Yoga, 2003, page 23
  6. Ramjee Singh; Contribution of Haribhadra to the Yoga-vidya
  7. Chapple, Christopher; Reconciling Yogas: Haribhadra's Collection of Views on Yoga, 2003, page 18
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