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    Bhavesh Shah.

    Types of yogs?

    12 months ago 196

    In Jain Dharma, “yoga” means the soul’s activity through mind, speech, and body. The main types are:

    • Mano-yoga (mind): thinking, intentions, mental attention.
    • Vachana-yoga (speech): speaking, words, verbal expressions.
    • Kaya-yoga (body): physical movements and actions.

    Key notes:

    • These three together are called Triyoga. Through them, karmas flow in (āsrava) and can bind (bandha) if mixed with passions (kashāya). Practicing restraint stops new influx (saṃvara).
    • By moral quality, activities are often described as:
    - Ashubha-yoga: impure/violent or passion-filled activities. - Shubha-yoga: wholesome, disciplined activities. - Shuddha-yoga: perfectly pure activity of an omniscient kevalin (does not cause bondage).
    • To control the three yogas, Jain scriptures prescribe the three Guptis (controls): Mano-gupti, Vachana-gupti, Kaya-gupti.

    Digambar and Shvetambar:

    • Both traditions accept the three yogas (mano, vachana, kaya). Terms and emphasis may vary slightly, but the doctrine is the same.

    For a simple overview of Triyoga, see this short note from JainKnowledge:

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