Patanjali Yoga Sutras Essence -available in paperback, eBook
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Description
The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali are a fundamental text on the practice of Integrated Living, Attaining Fitness and Joy, and preparing oneself for Liberation. Ten core principles of a human life have been enumerated, viz. 1. Ahimsa, 2. Truth, 3. Non-Stealing, 4. Celibacy, 5. Non-Covetousness, 6. Cleanliness, 7. Contentedness, 8. Endurance, 9. Self-Reflection and 10. Faith. The way to successfully integrate these core principles in life lies in the proper practice of a) Asana - Body Postures, b) Pranayama - Powerful Breathing techniques, and c) Meditation - as learnt from a Master. It is hoped that this book, re-interpreted in the context of modern thinking and lifestyle will encourage Educational Institutions, the Medical Fraternity and Administrators worldwide to see how well the practice of Yoga, especially Pranayama and Meditation can be approached and deployed with success. Mankind's prayer and Gurudev Sri Sri's vision of "a disease-free body, quiver-free breath, stress-free mind, inhibition-free intellect, obsession-free memory, ego that includes all, and soul which is free from sorrow" can then be easily realized. The original Sanskrit text is given with a Latin transliteration and an English commentary. |
Table of Contents
Table of Topics. 6 Preface. 7 Blessing. 8 Introduction. 9 Prayer. 10 Samadhi Pada 1st Quarter. 11 Sadhana Pada 2nd Quarter. 35 Vibhooti Pada 3rd Quarter. 59 Kaivalya Pada 4th Quarter. 83 The Sanskrit Alphabet 101 Pronunciation of Sanskrit Letters. 102 Place & Effort of Enunciation. 103 Devanagari Latin ISO 15919 Chart 104 References. 105 Asana Pranayama. 106 The Tamil Siddha Bogar. 106 Agnistoma. 106 Yogis in my Life. 107 Epilogue. 108 |
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Samadhi Pada 1st Quarter समाधिपादः samādhipādaḥ Subtle Aspects GRATEFULNESS. The INSPIRATION Contemplation and Preparation अथ योगानुशासनम् । atha yogānuśāsanam । 1 अथ योग-अनुशासनम् । 1.1 Now the Directive for a Yogic Life Let us now see how to live a yogic life. Let us understand how to keep physically fit and mentally alert so that wisdom may dawn. We shall now study the principles to be implemented for attaining a joyous, peaceful and productive state of existence. atha = now yoga = life of perfection, of union with divine, being fit and capable anuśāsanam = directive, guiding principle, self-discipline Yogic Life = a mature, pragmatic and cheerful life. A sensible and sensitive living. Being able to shoulder responsibility, care for the society at large, and be tranquil and peaceful at the same time. योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः । yogaścittavr̥ttinirodhaḥ । 2 योगः चित्त–वृत्ति–निरोधः । 1.2 Yogic Life entails a Calming of the Processes in the Mind What is the definition of a Yogic Life? A yogic life is that wherein excessive thought processes in the mind get moderated. When the work of senses is subdued, greater clarity, strength and vitality is achieved. We are thus able to live smoothly, gracefully, brilliantly. |
