Today, yoga has gained tremendous popularity all over the world, and has also been subject to many misconceptions based on the practitioner’s understanding of the theory and concepts of Yoga. Let us examine a few misconceptions and clarify them with wisdom and knowledge from the scriptures. Yoga And Dhyana Are...
Introduction Yoga is an eternal science for the overall development of an individual. The tradition of Yoga dates back to the inception of creation, from pre-Vedic times to the 21st century! Today, Yoga is the most sought-after science, by people from all walks of life, across the globe with various...
A man cannot sit idle without doing actions. He is destined to act either physically or mentally. Even while one is sitting, mental actions are still happening. Right from birth till the last breath, a man is destined to act. In Atharvaveda [ 12.3.48 ], it is mentioned that: “Paktaram...
Introduction Maharshi Panini, the revered propounder of Sanskrit Grammar, has deciphered the exact meaning of Bhakti. The term ‘Bhakti‘ is derived from its root ‘Bhaj Sevayam‘ suffixed with ‘Lyut‘. It means to follow the teachings of Ishwara as stated in Vedas and elaborated or added to by Rishis. The theme...
Introduction Maharshi Patanjali in his famous treatise Yogasutra has mentioned the path to Nirrudhavastha by saying: “Abhyasvairagyabhyam Tannirodh” [ Y.S.-3.12 ] In order to understand the exact meaning of this aphorism, we should be clear of the two terms Abhyas and Vairagya used here to reach the state of Nirrudhavastha...
Introduction The present creation and Vedas [ came into existence simultaneously with the creation ] is 197 crores, 29 lakhs, 49 thousand 119 years [ Vikrama Samvat 2075/2018-19 A.D. ]. Therefore, many scholars consider the beginning of the Yogic tradition as belonging to the Vedic era. According to modern scholars,...
