The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a medieval scripture written in 1350. The Nath Yogi Swatmarama is the author. The meaning of the title is interesting to consider if one wishes to begin to understand the book’s content. Pradipika means “light” or “to illumi …
By looking for similarities between yoga and Buddhism, rather than differences, we have an opportunity to further expand our understanding of the quest for enlightenment. The search for relationships within related practices develops intuitive skills a …
The Hindu Gods and Goddesses are vehicles for realizing our True Self, our unlimited Divine potential. Through our study of them, we can recognize our true inner qualities, such as Truth, Knowledge, Peace, and Compassion. Brahman – or the Supreme God t …
Chapter 12: The Way of Divine Love: Bhagavad Gita “Arjuna said:Â Those devotees who, ever steadfast, worship You after this fashion, and those others who worship the Imperishable and Unmanifest – which of these have greater knowledge of yoga? The Lord s …
The yogi’s behavior towards himself. 1. SAUCHA:Â Purity, cleanliness (sauch=to be radiant) Saucha is the practice of cleaning the body. This includes bathing, brushing the teeth and the practice of kriyas. When we try to be perfectly clean, we start to …
Truthfulness, Non-stealing, Continence, Greedlessness are Patanjali’s Ethical Guidelines on how to treat others. SATYA: Truthfulness Chanting the name of God is said to be one of the best ways to practice Satya. When you chant the name of God then you …