Introduction
To Yoga
Yoga
is a science of right living and it works when integrated in our
daily life. It works on all aspects of the person: the physical,
mental, emotional, psychic and spiritual. The word yoga means ‘unity’
or ‘oneness’ and is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘yuj’
which means ‘to join’.
There
are too many misconceptions clouding the science of Yoga. People
perceive it to be some kind of black or white magic, sorcery, physical
or mental debauchery through which miraculous feats can be performed.
For some it is an extremely dangerous practice which should be limited
to only those who have renounced the world. Few others think it
to be a kind of mental and physical acrobatism that is compatible
only to a Hindu mind.
The
human mind is subject to certain weaknesses which are universal.
avidya-wrong notions of the external world, asmita-wrong notions
of the external world, asmita-wrong notions of oneself, raga-longing
and attachment for sensory objects and affections, dweshad is like
and hatred for objects and persons, and abinivesha or the love of
life are the five defects of the mind that must be removed. Yoga,
the constant meditation and introspection eradicate these mental
flaws.
We
have organised some background information on understanding Yoga
better, which dated as far back as 100 years ago. Just click on
the links below for the information you are interested to find out.
The
Nature of Yoga
Gain a general idea of the subject of Yoga, seeking its place in
nature, its own character, its object in human evolution.
Schools
of Thought
Yoga relation to Indian philosophies discussed in this section.
As well as the importance of acquainting yourselves sufficiently
with Sanskrit language, as in explaining Yoga, one is often at a
loss for the English equivalent of the manifold meanings of the
Sanskrit tongue.
Yoga
as Science
The two great methods of Yoga, one related to the Self and the other
to the Not-Self. Here, we are dealing only with the science of Yoga
and not with other means of attaining union with the Divine. The
scientific method is one that follows the old Indian conception.
The Yoga we are studying specially concerns the Marga of Jnanam
or knowledge, and within that way, within that Marga or path of
knowledge, we find that three subdivisions occur, as everywhere
in nature.
Yoga
as Practice
The lower mind, unruffled, waveless, reflects the higher, as a waveless
lake reflects the stars. You will remember the phrase used in the
Upanishad, which puts it less technically and scientifically, but
more beautifully, and declares that in the quietude of the mind
and the tranquility of the senses, a man may behold the majesty
of the Self. The method of producing this quietude is what we have
now to consider in this section.
Conclusion
What does the yogi reach at last? Find out in this concluding message.
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