sanskrit minor composed 13th 16th centuries composed sanskrit listed krishna classified text chapters structured primarily discussion avatar sage discussion covers subjects nature relationship individual soul self ultimate reality seven stages learning characteristics inner sense freedom living types liberated persons chapter text dedicated goals methods corpus literature presents philosophical concepts emphasizes liberation sorrow fear requires human know non nature existence self role self liberation lists virtues essential liberation soul compassion non text describes inner state things affected happiness suffering inflicted shrink fear world world fear sense calm inner free anger fear joy etymology anthology means specifically referring incarnation indian mythology term means knowledge hidden doctrine text belongs corpus literature presenting philosophical concepts considered highest purpose scripture text known text listed modern era anthology consists sanskrit text considered classified author authenticity source hindu text question late listed anthology known published 17th century early 19th century anthology compilations chronology text opens acknowledging era texts implying composed common era text incorporates terminology suggesting like composed major texts text incorporates sections terminology discussion minor according professor recorded medieval period india rooted traditions possibly middle 2nd millennium represent established ideas practices epic medieval period given use concepts terminology rooted 1st millennium era text according text likely composed 13th 16th centuries contents structure observing long years visited avatar asks like declines pleasures asks explain science treats nature knowledge leads salvation point structured sermon sage chapters total verses chapter text tells science meaning principles said teachers asserts included sensory organs organs action vital airs essential living body vital airs rudimentary principles perception knowledge mind produces uncertain knowledge intelligence leads certain knowledge emotional consciousness produces doubts fluctuations knowledge ego produces total states text scholars asserts expand list human body including elements earth air water fire bodies gross subtle states consciousness awake dreaming sleep soul describes list increases verses includes stages changes translates existence birth growth transformation decay destruction hunger suffering age death skin blood flesh fat bones foes body longing anger arrogance aspects world endowed light insight nature reality qualities innate types past enjoyed past enjoyed current enjoyed later actions talking lifting walking enjoying thought certainty compassion kindness anticipation sympathy indifference complete list adds quarters deities human body air ear sun light eye water tongue nose fire death includes moon faced conscious body asserts verses aggregate worship avatar know remove ignorance achieve salvation regardless order life head head hair maintain head hair verses chapter explains achieve knowledge tells means knowledge practice conduct stage life help guru spiritual teacher states path capacity distinguish eternal detachment material world unto spiritual world sincere longing spiritual liberation qualities essential order achieve asserts self restraint work rewards endurance faith meditation states verse truly blessed know asks taking birth human male difficult studied know form ignorant liberated replies verses apart soul exists phenomenal world know soul notions stage life reach salvation seeking character truth knowledge bliss states verse stands away darkness destruction chaos states light encompassing self states happy content universe despite subject asserts non premise know fear suffer possess states thou suggests high ones firm conviction states verse text according entire universe thinking process thinks affects physics helps retain appearances world following universe called mind focused reality verse compares cycle rebirth domain states like long dream sea sorrow defines overcome attained liberation self knowledge meditation explains found meditation minutes expand wisdom state state forever liberated means living close soul states knowledge results knowing spiritual truth indirect way direct realization results knowing soul liberated soul knows ultimate perfection person realized words mean linked person relates liberated thinking knows verses defines goal follows state explains akin salt water quality results chapter continues sermon develop conviction existence consciousness counterpart devoid visibility non ailing flawless double text non chapter adding path knowledge verse states equal eyes god difference living forms human beings based law family clan truth theme repeats verse declares guru lord states text preserves nature time unaffected sat truth synonymous try seek asserts religious rituals time skill medicine wealth fruitless self knowledge says person importance seven stages knowledge chapter states individuals gain knowledge seven stages desire learn discover second stage inquiry investigation mind objects stage states text fourth stage harmony creative union subject knowledge detachment fifth stage conceptual analysis gaining complete correct meaning topic pad sixth stage seventh stage complete consciousness text states means nature represents represents represents follows represents characteristics manner similar ancient medieval era hindu texts discusses life calling reached state self realized person verses describe characteristics state follows ways world mind steady like said mental rises sets inner state affected happiness misery inflicted said remaining asleep mental devoid impressions known responds influences hatred fear love heart remains pure like space said attitude attached intellect active passive shrink fear world world free anger fear joy mind agitated participating world rests state absolute consciousness matter known concept characteristics similar states develop ideas greater depth chapter dedicated discussion student types states text soft mystic middle recommending foremost discusses aspects ranging recommending healthy food eaten temperate quantities small portions times day recommending performed feeling hungry goal states including gain body strength acquisition knowledge body meditation self soul knowledge presented chapter list similar list found texts stealing single cheating partner forgiveness compassion non sincerity measured diet purity suggests sense positive duties desirable behaviors discipline list chapter include persistence purpose acceptance circumstances joy faith real self belief god conviction orthodox school charity sharing worship true self reality listening ancient scriptures texts ethics values principles remorse acceptance past think reflect understand reconcile conflicting ideas repetition reciting prayers knowledge keeping promises fast rituals observing pilgrimage makes mention describes folded legs known pose gives artist practicing dance orchestra balancing vessel head focused stability pot manner practice centered spiritual sound self absorption music form encourages states person mistakes free life states energy ultimate power truth states life force exists channels pipes tubes run body sole foot running skull head beginning said seat neck head said seat
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