Member
Posts: 12
Location: usa | Yoga which has gained much popularity these days is a very ancient form of exercise.it has been practiced since ages. With passing time it has only gained much popularity and acceptance. The sages in the past centuries practiced meditation (dhyana, pranayama) to connect their soul with the Creator. It has a mention in the Vedas of Indian culture. The saints got enlightenment following yoga religiously. It is Sanskrit word which means union of soul with God. It has a mention in Bhagwad Gita, Upanishads back in 400 BC. Bhagwad Gita an epic has mentioned four yogas namely Rajyoga, Karmayoga, Bhakktiyoga and Jnanayoga. Let us discuss these forms of yoga in brief in the coming paragraphs.
Karmayoga means yoga through work.
• In Sanskrit the word ‘karma’ means work. The people of ‘Rajasic’ nature who are constantly active and involved in something or the other, do not get time for meditation can follow this yoga. This is gaining enlightenment or moksha by dedicating yourself to your karma.
• It teaches ‘how to attain the ultimate’ through your work or karma. Lord Sri Krishna also taught this to Arjun while he was in the battle field as per the mentions in Mahabharata. He preached Arjuna that karma is above all even above the relationships one is bound into.
Rajyoga: Controlling your mind
• The other most important form of this exercise is controlling your mind. It’s your mind that leads to all your actions and thoughts and hence controlling it helps you control your life. Mind is the culprit of all the evil or the source of all the good deeds you perform. It is the mind that does not let you focus and while you try to study, work or meditate, your mind travels a miles and can even visit the Himalayas.
Jnyanayoga : Jnyana means knowledge and this means yoga through knowledge.
• Jynanayoga means the ability to distinguish between real and unreal, mortal or immortal and hear the sound of your conscience. It is the logical and intellectual development of an individual.
• It helps you get rid of all passions and six virtues of life
Bhaktiyoga: Yoga through devotion
• Devoting yourself to the creator leads to the ultimate search of humanity. Moksha can be attained by connecting to the Creator and devoting yourself completely.
|
Ancient Yoga Skills
