Yoga is the method of quieting and taming the restless mind so that it does
not dissipate the energy it derives from the soul, for sensual pleasures. The soul
then feels free to move towards its original home near God. Yoga, which
literally means union of soul to the supreme Soul, can achieve its goal only
if the soul is not anchored to the world by the pleasure seeking mind and other
organs of the body. This detachment is the first step of yoga.
The mind is the chain which binds the soul to the phenomenal world and so it
has to be located and fixed at different points so that it may be tamed just as a
wild animal is tamed before training to obey commands. The mind goes to the
objects we see with our eyes most of the time. Only about twenty percent of the
time it goes to the objects of other sense organs like hearing, touch, taste or
smell. Thus if we fix our gaze at a particular point in our body the mind can
be trained to be stationary at that point. This is the first lesson of Vihangam
Yoga. The further lessons fix the mind at points which cannot be seen by the eyes
and have to be practiced with the eye closed. If we do not start with the first
lesson the mind does not easily steady itself. A regular practice under the
guidance of the Sadguru for a few months only gives the disciple certain
experiences which show that he is on the right path. The Sadguru then gives him
the second lesson and the third. There are many yoga teaches who try to start
and finish at the second or third stage but the disciple never gripes the mind
fully in spite of years of practice. They only develop better mental
concentration and remain far from the ultimate goal of union if the Soul to the
Supreme Soul.
Vihangam Yoga is the ancient Vedic method of transcendental meditation
which was practiced by every individual twice or thrice a day so that they could
stay on the path of righteousness, earn sufficient wealth, fulfill their desires and
ultimately liberate their souls from all bondages. The sole aim of life these
days is to earn more and move wealth and increases our worldly desires in the
name of standard of living. The result Is that we grow richer by our efforts and
live an unsatisfied life. The means we use for earning wealth is no consideration.
not dissipate the energy it derives from the soul, for sensual pleasures. The soul
then feels free to move towards its original home near God. Yoga, which
literally means union of soul to the supreme Soul, can achieve its goal only
if the soul is not anchored to the world by the pleasure seeking mind and other
organs of the body. This detachment is the first step of yoga.
The mind is the chain which binds the soul to the phenomenal world and so it
has to be located and fixed at different points so that it may be tamed just as a
wild animal is tamed before training to obey commands. The mind goes to the
objects we see with our eyes most of the time. Only about twenty percent of the
time it goes to the objects of other sense organs like hearing, touch, taste or
smell. Thus if we fix our gaze at a particular point in our body the mind can
be trained to be stationary at that point. This is the first lesson of Vihangam
Yoga. The further lessons fix the mind at points which cannot be seen by the eyes
and have to be practiced with the eye closed. If we do not start with the first
lesson the mind does not easily steady itself. A regular practice under the
guidance of the Sadguru for a few months only gives the disciple certain
experiences which show that he is on the right path. The Sadguru then gives him
the second lesson and the third. There are many yoga teaches who try to start
and finish at the second or third stage but the disciple never gripes the mind
fully in spite of years of practice. They only develop better mental
concentration and remain far from the ultimate goal of union if the Soul to the
Supreme Soul.
Vihangam Yoga is the ancient Vedic method of transcendental meditation
which was practiced by every individual twice or thrice a day so that they could
stay on the path of righteousness, earn sufficient wealth, fulfill their desires and
ultimately liberate their souls from all bondages. The sole aim of life these
days is to earn more and move wealth and increases our worldly desires in the
name of standard of living. The result Is that we grow richer by our efforts and
live an unsatisfied life. The means we use for earning wealth is no consideration.
We throw all righteousness to the winds. The result is that we are physically, mentally
and socially sick. Unless the individuals in society tread the path of truth and righteousness,
there is going to be increasing unrest in society and increasing unhappiness. Unless the
individuals improve, social laws cannot improve peace and security in the world.
A sure way is to learn and teach the yogic way of living to individuals and
groups in society so that we may live at peace with ourselves and with others
who are also individual souls living in human form.
individuals improve, social laws cannot improve peace and security in the world.
A sure way is to learn and teach the yogic way of living to individuals and
groups in society so that we may live at peace with ourselves and with others
who are also individual souls living in human form.
