Especially important is the use of the word now to. Basic concepts of yoga and some important slokas the definition of yoga, guru and shishya, the four purusharthas, the four ashramas, the four margs jnana, karma, bhakti, yoga sadhana bahiranga, antaranga, antaratma. Practices for developing lovingkindness for oneself. Female practitioner of yoga, male practictioners are called yogis, and together we are yogins. Maitri karuna mudita upeksanam sukha dukha punya apunya visayanam bhavanatah chitta prasadanam.
Now again if we look at the yoga sutras as a meditation manual, then we can see that. Meta karuna mudita upaika fort collins colorado duration. This is an interpretive translation of the yoga sutra, expanding the number of english words, so as to allow the practical instructions to be clearer. This presentation is a basic understanding of the yoga sutras in bullets. Karuna meditation buddhist compassion meditation is one of the top 31 methods in use today, which i included in my big guide to meditation see our front page. It was written about two thousand years ago, by master patanjali. My only goal i life is to help people because i know when i was in a time of need, that was my only wish. One of the greatest minds of human history is the sage maharishi patanjali, the codifier of the yoga darshana a reverential view of the highest reality through the art and science of yoga. By embracing the 4 immeasureables as discussed in pantanjalis yoga sutras, we have a wonderful support system that encourages positive attitudes and behaviors to create a fufilling relationship. Patanjali yoga sutra transcribed from parisamvad at the yoga institute. Especially important is the use of the word now to begin the sutra. Yoga flow for a flexible, bendy spine free pdf print out this yoga flow.
I was always alright with the maitris, karunas, and muitas, but the upeksas were where i struggled and still do. Maitri, karuna, mudita, upekshana patanjali yoga sutra. The following three slokas should be known with their meaning. Online courses from swami jnaneshvara and abhyasa ashram yoga sutras 1.
Maitri is a sanskrit word which can be translated as friendship, friendliness or benevolence. Maitri karuna muditopekshanam sukha duhkha punyaapunya vishayanam there is one crucial practice for stopping all obstacles, and this is the. Patanjali yoga sutra maitri karuna mudita upekshana. If you could take up a stone, and project it into space, and then live long enough, that stone would come back exactly to your hand. Although the yoga sutra spends very little time talking about asanas and physical practices, it is obviously essential that the body be strong enough to support the practice. Sep 20, 2010 by embracing the 4 immeasureables as discussed in pantanjalis yoga sutras, we have a wonderful support system that encourages positive attitudes and behaviors to create a fufilling relationship. Yoga is the selective elimination, or selective choosing, of the activities in the. The scripture of the explication of underlying meaning. The yoga sutras of patanjali are a collection of 196 sanskrit sutras on the theory and practice of yoga. Shri ram nath kovind president of india it gives me immense joy to see the stupendous work done by the institute in the last 100 years which has brought them great laurels and accolade.
A translation in the light of vedanta scripture, a 104 page booklet by a. If you could take up a stone, and project it into space, and then live long enough, that stone would come back exactly to. The shudripus kama, krodha, lobha, moha, mada and matsarya. The sutras show us how to be our true selves and appreciate every moment even when life gets crazy. Amit ray, meditation yoga is the art work of awareness on the canvas of body, mind, and. However, with continued practice, we can develop this loving kindness toward ourselves and other people. Yoga sutras of patanjali interpretive translation semantic scholar. Patanjalis yoga sutras, but such a discussion is beyond the scope of this. Samadhi is not the end goal of yoga, it is the last stage before the end goal. Desikachar, is that the true value of yoga is found when you apply it to your daily lifeespecially in those messy moments say, when your dog decides to have at a dirty diaper.
It is a traditional buddhist technique used to cultivate the quality of compassion, which in pali is the word karuna. It was apparently composed in the second century c. If one is not healthy, strong, and dedicated, there will be no success in yoga. The yoga sutras of patanjali are a collection of 196 sanskrit sutras aphorisms on the theory. The maitri karuna mudita upeksanam sukha duhkha punya apunya visayanam bhavanatah yoga sutra has a note of optimism to it, when its states that through the promotion of joyous feeling like friendliness, kindness and pleasure one can be successful in eradicating the ills of ones own disposition and the world in a whole. Sun breathing by meditating on the light in the heart, the mind becomes clear see yoga sutra i36 3.
Yoga chudamani upanishad 227 yoga kundali upanishad 229 yoga sikha upanishad 235 yoga tattva upanishad 238 adhyatma upanishad 243 akshi upanishad 247 atma upanishad 249. Amit ray everyone has the fire, but champions know when to ignite the spark. To be kind toward someone who is being blatantly mean, is skill to be cultivated indeed. Compassion meditation the four immeasurable virtues. Patanjali yoga sutra ii 29 ii 30 ii 32 paper ii internal assessment the practical work is divided into two sections as. Yoga poses, mantras, scriptures, silence, meditation and more. Maitri karuna mudito peksanam sukha duhkha punya apunya visayanam bhavanatash chitta prasadanam by cultivation of feelings of friendship and fellowship toward those who are happy, by great compassion and love toward those who are unhappy and suffering a yogin should attain undisturbed peace and happiness of mindstuff, chittam. It can also be used to describe the mental union that takes place when two people are on the same wavelength. The scripture on the explication of underlying meaning samdhinirmocanasutra is a foundational text in the development of yogacara thinking in india. Ayi atha yoganuaasanam atha now yoga process of yoking.
Yoga sutras of patanjali in english translation by omdevaji summary of the yoga sutras of sage patanjali. This process begins with the idea of being benevolent to oneself before extending this to eventually cover all sentient beings. Stabilizing and clearing the mind previous next main. Vyasa has explained the original aphorisms or yoga sutras of. Sutra is defined in sanskrit as a set of rules or aphorisms on a specific subject. I was always alright with the maitri s, karuna s, and muitas, but the upeksas were where i struggled and still do. In buddhism, lovingkindness maitri is the first of the four immeasurables, or limitless ones, which are buddhist virtues and meditation practices to cultivate each one. Maitri lovingkindness it is a gentle, loyal acceptance with a deep sense of appreciation and regard.
Apr 24, 2016 maitri, karuna, mudita, upekshana patanjali yoga sutra. The power of now one of the greatest things ive learned from my teacher, t. Yoga sutras of patanjali in english translation by omdevaji. My husband was out, two of our three kids were sick with colds, i had a work deadline the next morning, and one of the dogs found and tore into a dirty diaper, spreading the contents all over the room. Practical yoga shatkarma, asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, dhyana, surya namaskara unit i. It is also among the most beautiful to listen to both in. Around the world, millions of mahayana buddhists chant the maha karuna dharani, the great compassion mantra of avalokitesvara chenrezig, guanyin famous for its benefits of healing, protection and purification.
Brihadaranyaka isha taittiriya katha shvetashvatara maitri. In a world of tshirts proclaiming namaste bitches and a focus on the physical side of yoga rather than a full practice, it is important to build a foundation of pure awareness. Isvara is the sanskrit word for pure awareness, and is represented by the sound of om, the universal vibration that connects us all. The pali version of this word that is often used is metta another way of describing maitri is a form of love which excludes the suffering that can arise from attachment known as upadana. Iyengar through cultivation of friendliness, compassion, joy, and indifference to pleasure and pain, virtue and vice respectively, the consciousness becomes favourably. Cultivation of these four virtues develop emotional intelligence. The goal of this translation is to enhance personal understanding and appreciation of the yoga sutras while presenting an easily understandable explanation of each sutra. Maitri karuna mudita upeksha anonymous sadhaka source. Wisdom is by its nature, transrational and transconceptual broader than any. This collection of 196 aphorisms words of wisdom, direction, and inspiration teach one how to live a meaningful, fulfilling life.
This statement, though, apparently, very nice, is also absurd, because there is no such thing as motion in a straight line. Maitri, karuna, mudita, and upeksha the four immeasurable brahmaviharas. I wish the yoga institute and everyone connected with it, all the best in their efforts to spread the goodness of yoga for the benefit of the people. The yoga sutras were compiled sometime between 500 bce and 400 ce by the sage patanjali in india who synthesized and organized knowledge about yoga from much older traditions. The yoga sutra of master patanjali patanjala yoga sutram a sutra is a short book which tells us the very crux of something ideas tied tight together, with a stitch of thread. The yoga sutra of patanjali, widely regarded as the authoritative text on yoga, is not just for. The primary state of mind discussed in yoga sutras are the different samadhis. Includes the text of each sutra with english wordforword, translation, and detailed commentary that connects them to over two hundred mantras and verses from veda, vedanta, and. The yoga sutra and the buddha taught these four great virtues as brahmaviharas. Wisdom is by its nature, transrational and transconceptual. Maitri karuna mudita upeksanam sukha duhkha punya apunya. Yoga and music fusion and chakra healing by shri rajendra yenkannamoole and shri. The yoga sutras of patanjali succinctly outlines the art and science of yoga. The sadhana pada starts off with an exp loration o f the kleshas in born psychological affl ictions a nd the m ethods of their rem oval.
Jun 04, 20 patanjali yoga sutra maitri karuna muditata upekshana sukha dukha punya apunyam vishayanam bhavanata chitta prasadam. Ananda balayogi bhavanani chairman icyer, puducherry, india. The yoga sutra, is not a philosophy book to be studied with the intellect or ordinary mind, but rather it is an experiential workbook that is revealed by an open heart. Yogapedia explains maitri for many people who meditate while practicing yoga, the cultivation of friendliness or benevolence is one of the main aims, especially in buddhist culture. Grounding belly breathing with long haaa exhale apana. The practices of the yoga sutras are extremely practical, though it can seem quite. Most commonly translated as love or lovingkindness, maitri also means lovingkindness to oneself and is the foundation of the four virtues, which are. Yoga sutras i33 maitri karuna mudita upeksa loving compassionategratefulgrounded think of someone you love and chant this 3 t think of. This sutra is a layout of how i turned my relationships around during my anxiety transformation. Stability and clarity of mind are necessary before being able to experience the subtler meditations or samadhi 1. Amit ray yoga means addition addition of energy, strength and beauty to body, mind and soul. Parama karuna devi pubblicato da jagannatha vallabha vedic research center 1.
The maitri karuna mudita upeksanam sukha duhkha punya apunya visayanam bhavanatah yoga sutra has a note of optimism to it, when its states that through the promotion of joyous feeling like friendliness, kindness and pleasure one can be successful in eradicating the ills of ones own disposition and the world in. Friendliness, compassion, joy and equanimity the power of the four immeasurable virtues. The brahmavihara make up my favourite of all the yoga sutras, written by the sage patanjali 2,000 years ago. Patanjali was a sage in ancient india who is credited for writing the yoga sutras. Aug 14, 20 this sutra is a layout of how i turned my relationships around during my anxiety transformation. Text of each sutra with english wordforword, and translation. Patanjali yoga sutra maitri karuna muditata upekshana sukha dukha punya apunyam vishayanam bhavanata chitta prasadam. The yoga sutras of patanjali introduction, commentaries, and translation. English translation from light on the yoga sutras of patanjali b. It is all about understanding yoga, which is a exact science to answer for many of yo slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
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