{"id":986,"date":"2021-06-21T00:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T00:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.omrise.org\/?p=986"},"modified":"2021-06-21T04:30:11","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T04:30:11","slug":"yoga-seen-from-the-triyoga-systeem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.omrise.net\/nl\/2021\/06\/yoga-seen-from-the-triyoga-systeem\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga bekeken vanuit het Triyoga systeem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u2018Yoga\u2019, which often evokes images of meditation and yoga poses, sparks a sense of positivity within. However, there is more to the word than just its meaning or the beautiful imagination. It is a complete philosophy that has existed for ages and continues to live on. The global popularity of yoga has attracted individuals to practice yoga to maintain mental as well as physical well-being. However, yoga is not just about meditation, postures and worship. It is a holistic system that comprises Triyoga <\/em>(the three yoga systems). Like the three Gunas (Sattva<\/em>, Rajas<\/em> and Tamas<\/em>), the degree of one form of yoga over the other may vary, but they all exist together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we try to explain the concept of yoga from the ancient Hindu perspective so that the true meaning of this beautiful practice does not fade in the new age of \u2018branding\u2019. However, it is important to note that there are different sources for various Yoga frameworks but they echo related ideas in a coherent way. Let us understand the philosophical significance of yoga:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga-<\/em><\/strong> The word yoga means \u2018to concentrate\u2019 (\u092f\u0941\u091c\u094d \u0938\u092e\u093e\u0927\u094c Yuj sam<\/em>\u0101dhau<\/em>). It also means uniting the soul with the divine (\u092f\u0941\u091c\u093f\u0930\u094d \u092f\u094b\u0917\u0947  Yujir yoge).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defining Yoga<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In its most straightforward form, yoga can be understood as a transition from finding the anchor outside to finding the anchor within. When we concentrate on the outside, i.e., seeking validation from others and comparing oneself with others, it results in worldly desires and feelings of anger, depression, arrogance, thereby increasing the degree of Rajas<\/em> and Tamas<\/em>. However, when one concentrates within oneself, one can feel a connection with the subtle body resulting in positive thoughts and emotions and an increase in the degree of Sattva Guna<\/em>. When there is no v\u1e5btti <\/em>(agitation of the mind), then the pure divine form remains (Kalyan, 1991). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Subdivision of Yoga (Triyoga<\/em>) can be divided into three parts:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J\u00f1\u0101na Yoga<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

J\u00f1\u0101na, which means knowledge in English, must not be confused with its literal meaning. An individual who has attained all worldly and scientific knowledge is not a yogi.<\/em> A yogi understands the three gu\u1e47as <\/em>(nature); How their interaction defines the characteristics of all beings and objects on the earth. A yogi has control of the senses and different layers known as the \u2018pa\u1e43ca ko\u1e63as\u2019 (see fig.1). The Taittir\u012bya-Upani\u1e63ad mentions the Hindu framework of personality, popularly known as the pa\u1e43ca ko\u1e63as in which the self manifests (Achari, 2013). According to the first verse of the second chapter of \u201cBrahm\u0101nanda Vall\u012b\u201d:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u0938\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0902 \u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e\u0928\u0902 \u0905\u0928\u0902\u0924\u0902 \u092c\u094d\u0930\u0939\u094d\u092e \u0964<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

satyam jn\u00e3nam anantam Brahma <\/em>(Taittir\u012bya-Upani\u1e63ad Chapter 2, Verse 1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe who knows Brahman as the real (true), as knowledge (awareness) and as the infinite (being) realizes the Brahman, the Truth.\u201d (Sharvananda, 1921).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purity of the Chitta, also known as the deep memory of \u2018who we are\u2019 (Mane, 2020) and an understanding of how the systematic actions are taking place in the presence of divine power, consist of the essential elements of j\u00f1\u0101na yoga. However, the wisdom of j\u00f1\u0101na yoga can only be\u00a0attained by practising up\u0101san\u0101 yoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Up\u0101san\u0101 Yoga<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concentrating the mind (meditation) on a single object is called up\u0101san\u0101. <\/em>Worshipping any deity for material gain comes under the scope of up\u0101san\u0101 but not up\u0101san\u0101 yoga. This worship is called yogi only when its sole goal is to attain the pure divine essence. Just as water remains widespread in the land, its pristine streams can be diverted by digging. In the same way, even though the divine element is prevalent everywhere, its pure form can be attained by going deep within oneself to achieve the purest form of the divine essence (Kalyan, 1991). The object of attention can be any part of the human body. The most common areas are the seven chakras which consist of the – M\u016bl\u0101dh\u0101ra Cakra (at the base of the spine), Sv\u0101dhi\u1e63\u1e6dh\u0101na Cakra (behind the genitals), Ma\u1e47ip\u016bra Cakra (belly button region), An\u0101hata Cakra (in the heart region), Vi\u015buddh\u012b Cakra (near the thyroid), \u0100j\u00f1\u0101 Cakra (area between the two eyebrows) Sahasr\u0101ra Cakra (crown of the head) (Art of Living, 2021). Just like when we dig deeper into the earth, we unearth the different layers of mud, we find jewels and precious stones. Similarly, when one goes deep within, one unearths the different layers called ko\u1e63as until one accesses his\/her soul. However, it must be noted that each ko\u1e63a is m\u0101y\u0101 (illusion). When an individual can transcend illusions and access the purest form of soul known as sam\u0101dhi, this is a state of j\u00f1\u0101na yoga. Thus, J\u00f1\u0101na yoga is only possible through up\u0101san\u0101 yoga. And, Up\u0101san\u0101 yoga is possible through Karma yoga.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Karma Yoga<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karma Yoga means to surrender the body, <\/strong>senses, money, wealth and resources, <\/strong>and the duties resulting from them; the fruits that result from performing the duties to the almighty. \u015ar\u012bmad Bhagavadg\u012bt\u0101 – Chapter 5, verse 10 says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u092c\u094d\u0930\u0939\u094d\u092e\u0923\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0927\u093e\u092f \u0915\u0930\u094d\u092e\u093e\u0923\u093f \u0938\u0919\u094d\u0917\u0902 \u0924\u094d\u092f\u0915\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0935\u093e \u0915\u0930\u094b\u0924\u093f \u092f\u0903\u0964 \u0932\u093f\u092a\u094d\u092f\u0924\u0947 \u0928 \u0938 \u092a\u093e\u092a\u0947\u0928 \u092a\u0926\u094d\u092e\u092a\u0924\u094d\u0930\u092e\u093f\u0935\u093e\u092e\u094d\u092d\u0938\u093e\u0964\u0964<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

brahma\u1e47y\u0101dh\u0101ya karm\u0101\u1e47i sa\u1e45ga\u1e43 tyaktv\u0101 karoti ya\u1e25, lipyate na sa p\u0101pena padmapatramiv\u0101mbhas\u0101<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThose who dedicate their actions to God, abandoning all attachment, remain untouched by sin, just as a lotus leaf is untouched by water.\u201d  (Mukundananda, 2013)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we worship, the mind\u2019s efforts are set to a particular goal. Nevertheless, the mind rushes towards attractions and desires. Desires result in attachment to the fruits and individual gains of the practices. Karma should be done without the desire for its fruits. That is why up\u0101san\u0101 yoga cannot be done without the help of Karma yoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the three yoga systems helps individuals attain complete harmony between matter<\/em> (mind, body and intellect) and spirit.<\/em> It should also be noted that different yoga systems have been developed over the years. Still, all these systems have a common goal, i.e., self-identification and \u2018inward movement\u2019 (finding the anchor within). Therefore, identify the \u2018truth,\u2019 i.e., the true self, overcome the ignorance or illusion and connect with the divine when performing your daily task and duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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