Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c16.270

c16.270

Similarly, the perfection of the practice of observances or *Niyamas* is also described. Bodily purity makes him abhor his own body with its inherent offensiveness and abhor still more the bodies of others. The purging the mind of its impurities restores the inherent strength of the mind, softens it, and from that results singleness of intent whence mastery of passion and capacity for self-realization. Contentment results in supreme happiness. Penance destroying impurities makes the body and its organs perfect. *Svādhyāya* or study as defined above is followed by a communion with the chosen deity. And, lastly, the devotion to God produces a perfection of Samādhi which enables the Yogin to know correctly whatever he wishes to know in other times, other places, and other beings.