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Cone (us ion The fire of Yoga burns the cage of sin that is around a man. Knowledge becomes purified and nirvapa is directly obtained. For most people the word "yoga" brings to mind the image of a model that appears on the cover of a yoga magazine in a pose that is almost impossible to get into for an average practitioner. Yoga is commonly practiced as a routine, which helps in improving physical fitness, and sometimes as a means to stress management. There is growing awareness that it can be effectively used as therapy in treating a variety of ailments, including hypertension, diabetes, heart conditions etc. Those who have been practicing yoga for a while can attest to the physical and physiological benefits that the practice brings. While all the above-mentioned benefits are certainly desirable, most people are ignorant about the true meaning and purpose of yoga, which is "the ability to control the fluctuations of the mind". Sage Patanjali provided this brief and succinct definition to us, more than three thousand years ago, in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. In the Sutras, Patafijali has provided a very scientific and practical exposition of the philosophy and practice of yoga. One very important section of the book describes what is commonly called "Astarigayoga" or the Eight Limbs of Yoga, which provides practical guidelines for achieving the goal of controlling the mind. Today, most people practice what is called Hathayoga which includes physical postures (Asanas) and some breathing techniques (Pranayama). Asana and Pranayama are only two of these eight limbs and help establish a strong foundation toward achieving the objectives of yoga. However, to develop a fully integrated practice and achieve the 268
final objectives of control over the mind, one needs to include in their routine all the eight limbs in some form. Pt. Damodar sastri s Yogatattvavaridhih is written on the basic tenants of yogasutra. He describes the importance of yoga. Yogatattvavaridhih is a unique and new text. Varidhih means ocean. The meaning of the name of this text is Ocean of yogatattvaat has four TarahgaAn subsequent tarahgas, Damodar sastri explains that once the mind is properly restrained, then the "seer" or the "soul, the true self can rest in its own true nature. Further, as long as the mind is not under control, it continues to assume the form of the "vrttis" or the perturbations in the mind and these become the cause of human suffering. In simpler terms, what this definition tells us is that we can be peaceful and happy when we can control the mind; else, the mind continues to control us and we stay in a state of suffering. The focus of Pt. Damodar sastri is controlling the mind and subduing the fluctuations of the mind, called 'citta vrttis'. Once the mind is calm and peaceful, one is established in his own true nature. / Yoga helps a man to reach the ultimate goal through TattvaJhana.The ultimate goal is Samadhi.Regarding the Samadhi.Pt.Damodar sastri describes various types and stages of Yoga, various definitions of Yoga and techniques for attaining Supreme Bliss, i.e. Samadhi. Various theories on Yoga are also highlighted in this text.it is a basic text on Yoga Philosophy in 20th century A.D. where the present author has dealt with the subject in a question answer model. Yoga is very essential in day -to-day life. The benefits of Yoga are numerous. In terms of energy, Yoga is like a universe in itself. Some of the important Yoga benefits include anti-ageing, balance and flexibility of body, increase in knowledge and wealth, improvement in 269
mental health and development of personal and social values. Yoga makes us feel good. Yoga is relaxing. It is energizing. It is strengthening. Healing benefits of Yoga are so great that we feel better at the end of every Yoga session than before we began and life runs effortlessly when we keep up a steady discipline than when we do not. Yoga enhances our understanding of life. Yoga changes an individual's perspective about life. After coming in the fold of Yoga a person finds himself taking up a broader view of life. Yoga helps a person to know who he is, how life works and who is God. One starts looking at things differently, with less confusion. It helps in more peace of mind, better health, more keenness for life, and an ever-growing sense of internal well-being. As one practices Yoga, positive effects of Yoga begin to show. The sense of feeling good envelops around the individual. This feeling is so natural and so genuine that it goes entirely in an individual's life. In this way, it helps clarify deepest cravings, motivations and aspirations, thereby restoring confidence, hope, meaning and rationale to life. We all like feeling good, peace of mind, being joyful, peaceful and calm. The driving force of yoga is aimed at the monumental, lifechanging discovery of whom and what we actually are. This is precisely how yoga works, how it makes us feel good. Yoga helps us experience the truth. The truth-, which, we discover, is goodness. The implications of knowing the truth is massive. Yoga gives us psychological peace. Such great are the benefits and properties of Yoga. Yoga changes our life. In the present times, very few people retain their strength and vitality until the middle age. More and more people we come across 270
look much older than they actually are. Most of us suffer from problems of asymmetry and imbalance. The irregularity and imbalance create many stresses in our body. At times, it also leads to injury, pain, or just simple discomfort. Yoga is a like a blessing for those who love to have fit body. It is extremely beneficial in strength and endurance building. Sages and saints from centuries in India have performed this miraculous art to achieve a stress free temper and disease free body. Yoga is the art of meditation aimed at training a human soul the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility. It is achieved through the three paths- the path of actions, knowledge and devotion. Yoga and social values are two sides of the same coin and go side by side. Social values are a set of philosophy that an individual carries throughout his life Yoga is an ancient art of meditation in India. It is considered that a regular practice of Yoga is very beneficial for achieving healthy body and sound mind. Yoga is an ancient art that focuses on the spiritual enlightenment and physical fitness of a human being. This art has derived its principles from the 'Patanjali s Yogasutra' and focuses on the concept of healthy being and healthy living. According to mythical tradition, Lord Shiva is said to be the founder of yoga and goddess Parvati, his first disciple. We get the first glimpse of Yoga in Vedas, the oldest scripture and later in treta yuga we get Yoga vasista from guru vasista, the guru of Lord Rama. Then in Dwapar Yuga we get the real lesson of Yoga as srimadbhagvad Gita by Yogesvara Krsna. Gltasioka finally today in Kalyuga Yoga is not an unfamiliar name. Yoga arouse at the beginning of human civilization when man started feeling difference between sorrows and joys. He was in search of permanent remedy to come out of this ocean of sorrows and as an alternative wanted to seek imperishable joy later known as bliss. Indian 271
sages realized their spiritual potential and began to evolve techniques to develop it. The yogic science was evolved and developed by ancient sages all over the world. In ancient times, Yoga techniques were kept secret and were never written down or exposed to public view and were passed on from Guru to disciple by word of mouth as srti due to which there was a clear understanding of subject, yoga sutras and their meaning and aim. But now Yoga is a science, which deals with the facts. Yoga is a therapy to forever remain young fit and happy. Yoga is a lifestyle, which touches all the levels of human life, Physical level, mental level, emotional level, intellectual level, Social level, financial level, psychological level and Spiritual level. Yoga is a science to keep the body fit and prepare the mind for uplift of the spiritual aspects. Yoga is not at all a magic, which can cure all of the ailments including cancer and aids. In fact it s a science which increases the immunity level of the practitioner with continuous practice, it s a science which is preventive first and later curative, it s a science which is not a substitute for medication but can make the practitioner stay away from medicines with continuous yoga practice. Effectiveness of yoga depends on the regularity and accuracy of the exercises. Yoga is not an ancient myth buried in oblivion. It is the most valuable inheritance of the presence, it is the essential need of today and the culture of tomorrow says swami Satyanand saraswati ji. Mind control exercises combined with controlled breathing is a vital tool to acclimatize the body and mind. For quality wise improvement in performance, to increase resistance power, mental abilities and for self-mastery, yoga has been proved as a great science. 272