Both Ashtanga Yoga and Vedanta have profoundly shaped my spiritual path, helping me overcome negative emotions and find lasting tranquility. These disciplines are not merely theoretical but offer practical tools for transformation.
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Dhyana, Dharana, and Samadhi form the profound triad of meditative practices outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, offering seekers a transformative journey towards self-realization and spiritual union.
In Ashtanga Yoga, practitioners follow Patanjali’s eight limbs, incorporating ethical guidelines (yamas) and personal observances (niyamas). Through physical postures (asanas), breath control (pranayama), and meditation (dhyana), they seek union with the divine and self-realization. This holistic journey fosters inner peace and a deeper understanding of existence.
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Yoga means union. Union of inner self with higher Self. Yoga brings perfection, peace, harmony in life. It will help in leading a disciplined successful life with good health and mind. Through Yoga one can have a calm mind and peaceful sleep. And these are all normal achievements. If followed properly what Maharshi Patanjali has taught us “Ashtanga Yoga”, we can raise our nature to a divine nature.
“Kriya Yoga” is preliminary preparation for entering into the state of Samadhi. Sadhana Pada, the second section among four sections of Patanjali Yogasutra starts with the instructions in “Kriya Yoga”. In this section Maharshi Patanjali gives us guidelines to make proper foundation through some practical methods to enter into state of “Samadhi”. First part of Sadhana Pada deals with philosophy of “klesha”. Klesha means pain, misery , sufferings , problems and difficulties in life. Different types of kleshas which are obstacles must removed to achieve goal. Our goal is to attain state of Samadhi. Through practice of kriya yoga, kleshas can be attenuated. Calmness of body and mind will come through Tapas. Through Svadhyaya will come true knowledge, self realisation and tranquillity of mind through Ishwara Pranidhana.
Mental modifications are the cause of unstable mind. Instability of mind can be stopped ,if we concentrate on our thoughts appearing in mind. Whatever we think in waking condition are among five types of Vritti as mentioned in Patanjali Yoga Sutras. Most of the time, the thoughts are found to be baseless and they are originated due to ignorance only. This ignorance is due to absence of knowledge of our real nature, true nature which is “purusha”. Ignorance is removed by regular and persistent practice of Yoga. Ignorance can be removed by gaining more insight into the nature of our mind and going beyond mind.
Dharana, Dhyana & Samadhi: These three limbs together lead aspirants to the ultimate goal. When Dhyana enters into Samadhi , the Gate which leads into the world of realities opens. Samadhi means a state of mind which through the practice of Dharana and Dhyana has become so completely tranquil and the person meditating is so absorbed that the he or she even forgets own existence.
“सङ्कल्पप्रभवान् कामान् त्यक्त्वा सर्वान् अशेषतः ।मनसैवेन्द्रियग्रामं विनियम्य समन्ततः ॥शनैः शनैरुपरमेद् बुद्ध्या धृतिगृहीतया ।आत्मसंस्थं मनः कृत्वा न किंचिदपि चिन्तयेत् ॥”Ashtanga Yoga Explained can help deepen your understanding of this practice. — Bhagavad Gītā 6.24–25 “Abandoning all desires born of worldly imagination, one should restrain the senses on all sides by the… Read More »Ashtanga Yoga Explained -Part-3
Explore ‘Ashtanga Yoga’ (Patanjali Yoga Sutras) and its core principles, including Samadhi Pada, Vrittis, and the path to self-realization through yoga philosophy.
Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga Ashtanga Yoga, meaning the “Eight Limbs of Yoga,” is a profound spiritual discipline rooted in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. This structured path to self-realization offers a systematic approach to achieving mental clarity, self-discipline, and spiritual enlightenment. Codified by Maharshi Patanjali, Ashtanga Yoga serves as a… Read More »Ashtanga Yoga ~ Part-1