To understand the 3 forms of solitude (Viveka), the true meaning must be clearly defined:

1. Kayaviveka – peaceful isolation from the body
2. Cittaviveka – peaceful isolation from the mind (meditation)
3. Upativiveka – peaceful isolation from all desires (especially the want, the need)

Once we are free and isolated from all desires, we will attain true peace and solitude, guiding the body and mind to attain total peace as well.

It is worthy to note that meditation by way of autosuggestion cannot lead to true solitude of mind and solitude of desire.

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From the book ‘Dhamma Likhit’.

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