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The ultimate goals of yoga are stilling the mind and gaining insight, resting in detached awareness, and liberation (Moksha) from saṃsāra and duḥkha: a process (or discipline) leading to unity (Aikyam) with the divine (Brahman) or with one’s Self (Ātman).[42] This goal varies by philosophical or theological system. In the classical Astanga system, the ultimate goal is to achieve samadhi and remain in that state as pure awareness.
According to Knut A. Jacobsen, yoga has five principal meanings:[43]
A disciplined method for attaining a goal
Techniques of controlling the body and mind
A name of a school or system of philosophy (darśana)
With prefixes such as “hatha-, mantra-, and laya-, traditions specialising in particular yoga techniques
The goal of practice[44]
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Chapter Four of Hatha Yoga Pradipika is on the topic of Samadhi. It opens with its first verse praising Lord Shiva. Its 42nd verse talks about Shiva lingam. As we all know Shiva lingam is considered to be a symbol for many things. First, let’s understand the definition of the word: Definition Lingam is a … Read more
In the previous article, we have described the basics of Khechari mudra & its benefits. In this article, we’ll learn more about this mysterious mudra and its working principles. Besides all the allegorical praise that we offered in reverence to Khechari mudra previously, it is a highly important technique for the practice of the more … Read more
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