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The Essence of Yoga in the Indian Tradition
17:00 - 17:34|Recorded on 31 Jul 2022
Yoga is the union of the individual self with the supreme consciousness. This union is the ultimate goal of all spiritual practice. The path requires purification of mind and body. True yoga transcends mere physical postures. It is an inner discipline of meditation and devotion. The ancient sages prescribed methods to still the mind. This stillness reveals the true Self, which is eternal peace and bliss. The practice dissolves the illusion of separation. One then abides in one's own divine nature.
"Yoga is not just physical exercise; it is the science of uniting the soul with God."
"The real asana is the steady, comfortable seat of the mind established in the Self."
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