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5. 􏰀ాబేలు (Taabelu)
At this stage of development a person learns to control his senses and does not behave disproportionately. He is capable of moving either on the earth or in water - an adjustment capacity to live in a settled way. This is elementary stage of Viveka.
A stage of Indriya Nigraha. Till now, all the senses were let loose. This is a stage where there is control over limbs. The concept of Yama and Niyama have basis in this form of expression.
The tortoise teaches us the discipline of Asana, which demands that the senses are withdrawn. However, it is found that many people are happy doing the Asanas and forget about the Goal. For them the asanas have become the goal itself.
When a hunter comes, tortoise will pull in all its legs inside. The head is taken inside. It will be sitting like a stone. It is indriya nigraha. It is able to pull back the legs. That is why kurmasana (tortoise seat) is suggested for
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