Sivasamhita considers self-realisation as the highest dharma. So, all lower dharmas which cannot lead one to self-realisation are considered obstacles.
Yajnavalkyasmriti also says that attaining self-knowledge is the supreme dharma - अयं तु परमो धर्मो यद्योगेनात्मदर्शनम्।
Yajnavalkyasmriti also says that attaining self-knowledge is the supreme dharma - अयं तु परमो धर्मो यद्योगेनात्मदर्शनम्।
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We find this in other darsanas too. Vivekachudamani says the Self is not known by taking bath in the sacred places, by charity or pranayama, but ony by reasoning guided by the Guru. 
Now, let us try to understand the word hindrance.
The teachings of a certain sastra are meant for a particular adhikari (eligible student). A practice or virtue that is helpful for a sadhaka on one path, may function as an obstacle for another sadhaka following a different path.
The teachings of a certain sastra are meant for a particular adhikari (eligible student). A practice or virtue that is helpful for a sadhaka on one path, may function as an obstacle for another sadhaka following a different path.
In Ashtavakra Gita, the Guru says, 'You are still in bondage because you are still practising samadhi'.
अयमेव हि ते बन्धः समाधिमनुतिष्ठसि।
Thus, a lower knowledge or lower dharma can become 'hindrance' for someone pursuing a higher knowledge or higher dharma.
अयमेव हि ते बन्धः समाधिमनुतिष्ठसि।
Thus, a lower knowledge or lower dharma can become 'hindrance' for someone pursuing a higher knowledge or higher dharma.
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