Patanjali’s Words: Avasthanam (Sutra 1.3—the Self Abides in its Own Nature)
Rev. Jaganath, Integral Yoga Minister and Raja Yoga master teacher, has spent a lifetime delving into the deepest layers of meaning in Patanjali’s words within the Yoga Sutras. This series continues with the third and key sutra of Chapter 1— Tada drastuh...Patanjali’s Words: Nirodaḥ — Part 3
Nirodha as the Root of Intuitive Insight One of the major themes in the Sutras is the ability to distinguish between the mind, even the completely tranquil mind – and the Self, our True Nature. This ability is called viveka (discriminative discernment) or Yoga...Patanjali’s Words: Nirodaḥ — Part 2
Nirodha’s Adversary: Vyutthana Vyutthana, externalization of the mind, is the predominant characteristic of ordinary consciousness. The temptation might be to characterize nirodha as a mind in meditation and vyutthana as a mind tempted by distractions of the outside...A Treasure in Your Hands
Over his many years in sharing the yogic teachings, Reverend Jaganath Carerra has taught in universities, prisons, and Yoga centers. He has participated in interfaith programs, and helped to establish many of the Integral Yoga professional trainings.He was a long time...Support the Magazine
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