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throughout o ur system .
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we have formed o u r present habits of mind ,
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train the mind This p ath is not for the
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attaining c o n
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a n j a li Yo g a A p ho ris ms .
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MET HOD S OF MED I TAT I ON
activity ceas es ,
become quiet in their
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nes s .
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Me t a io n t 73
from sloth ,
distraction ,
and vacillation ,
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