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APPENDIX I - KOSAS
of their due share.
10. It is the store house of all moha, lobha, ahankar and Kama and Krodha and would use any means to satisfy the call of these fivefold obstacles for gaining happiness
11. Giving arguments to claim that one is discriminated against
12. Suffer from self-pity and thereby make claims for sympathetic treatment
13. This is the plane from where Satan works giving arguments for every wrong act and wrong thought. This is the plane from where arguments are advanced to justify allegedly spiritual ways by those who adopt a ritualistic approach, worship of idols and conventions
And many more that become obvious for a sincere sadhaka
The lower mind in yogic psychology is located in the center called Manipura. According to the yogis this chakra or place of gems is described as having ten petals, red in colour. It represents fire and is located at the Nabhi. This center is related to expansiveness of consciousness and is the seat of
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