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SAMYAMA 167NOTESThere are four classes of Yogins. (1) Prathama-kalpika:He is just a beginner or neophyte. The light is just appearing.He is just practising. He has not attained any Siddhis. This Yogiis just practising 'Savitarka Samadhi'. (2) Madhu-bhumika: Onewho has entered 'Nirvitarka Samadhi' and who has attained'Ritambara Prajna.'This stage is also called Madhu-mati, becauseit brings the knowledge that gives satisfaction, just ashoney does. (3\ Prajna Jyotis: The Yogi has attained masteryover elements and senses. He has attained the stage ofMadhu-pratika. (4) Atikrantabhavaniya: This Yogi has attainedthe Bhumikas of Visoka and Samskara-sesha. He has aftainedKaivalya. Vyasa describes: 'His sole object is to make the mindlatent in the Pradhana.'The dangers mentioned in this Sutra will affect the Yogiwho has entered the second stage. Devatas place varioussorts of temptations before him. Many kinds of desires will try tooverpower him. The Yogiwill become proud and haughty, as hethinks that even Devatas have come to invite him. Adownfall issure to come. He will lose the zeal and earnestness in Yogicpractice. False satisfaction will creep in. He will give up allSadhana. This Sutra gives caution for the Yogi. You are fullyaware of the story of Visvamitra, how he was allured by the celestiallady sent by !ndra. The Devatas are full of jealousy. Theydo not like anyone to become a perfect Yogi. They put all sortsof obstacles. They come and invite the Yogi with sweet, cunningwords and smile."Ride on this Vimana which will move in the Akasa. Thereare Kalpa Vriksha, Chintamani and Kamadhenu. There arebeautiful, obedient nymphs. They will serye you nicely. Hereare clairvoyance and clairaudience and a body of adamantinestrength by drinking the nectar. You will not get old age anddeath." The Yogi, who is careful, who does not care a bit forthese invitations and who has shunned all Siddhis can marchdirect to the goal and enjoy the Kaivalya or perfect lndependence.