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The Essence of Yoga in the Indian Tradition
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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The text contains hyperlinks in bold to three authoritative books on yoga, written by humans, to clarify the context of the lecture:
- Yoga in Daily Life - The System
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2000. ISBN 978-3-85052-000-3 - The Hidden Power in Humans - Chakras and Kundalini
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2004. ISBN 978-3-85052-197-0 - Lila Amrit - The Divine Life of Sri Mahaprabhuji
Paramhans Swami Madhavananda. Int. Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship, Vienna, 1998. ISBN 3-85052-104-4