3 kinds of seekers

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>From Vedanta Sutra by Baladeva Vidyabhushana:

1. They who, desiring to see the wonders of the higher planets, faithfully

perform the duties of varŠ€rama-dharma, are called sani˜ha. 2. They who,

desiring to enjoy the things of this world, faithfully perform the duties of

varŠ€rama-dharma, are called parini˜hita. They who are in these two

classes are all followers of varŠ€rama-dharma. 3. Others, purified by

truthfulness, austerity, japa, and other spiritual practices, have no

material desire, are called nirapeka. They are in this class are not

followers of varŠ€rama-dharma. In this way there are three kinds of seekers

of transcendental knowledge.