Ashtanga yoga

What I like about DKDM is, the opportunity it provides to search, learn new aspects. Hope we get to know more in this journey of Parvati's self realisation. Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga In Sanskrit "Ashta + anga" is Ashtanga. "Ashta" means Eight and "Anga" is limbs so it means Eight Limb path, ashtanga yoga is based on Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali. The asanas, Pranayamas or the dharana which we have studied earlier or the yam and niyam are based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Hence, we will acquaint ourselves with the fundamentals as stated by Patanjali first.

Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga 1. Yama (Principles or moral code)   Ahimsa - A principle of non-violence Satya - A principle of Truthfulness Asteya - A principle of non stealing Brahmacharya - Continence / Celibacy Aparigah - A principle of non-hoarding or non possessiveness     2. Niyama (Personal Disciplines)   Shuchita - Purity Santosh - Contentment Tapa - Endurance Swadhyaya - Self study Eshwar Pranidhan - Dedication     3. Aasana - (Yoga Postures / positions)   A stable and comfortable posture which helps attain mental equilibrium.     4. Pranayama - (Yoga Breathing)   Extension and control of breath.     5. Pratyahara - (Withdrawal of Senses)   A mental preparation to increase the power of mind.     6. Dharana - (Concentration on Object)   Concentration of mind on one object and its field.     7. Dhyana - (Meditation)   With drawing mind from all external objects and Focusing it on one point and meditating on it.     8. Samadhi - (Salvation)   State of Super bliss, joy and merging individual consciousness in to universal consciousness. Union between Jivatman and Paramatman. Union of Shiva and Shakti in Sahasrar Chakra (the top of the head). Realizing the Bramhan (pure consciousness) or Realization of God is the ultimate achievement of Human Birth.

Edited by mnx12 - 11 years ago

hmmm knowledgeable post
tfs
really dkdm come up with so much interesting things too

Thanks Minaxi for this detailed post. Will be interesting to see how DKDM unfolds this.

Thanks for the detailed info minaxi... its very knowledgeable 😊

DKDM always does this-shows us something bizaare which ultimately leads to something LIKE THIS!

It's these Gems of knowlege, that makes me forgive all their mistakes.

really looking forward for mahavidyas track if they wish to show that

This content was originally posted by: sia221

So I guess this is the reason for Parvati's memory loss track.. for showing this Ashtang Yoga concept..if this is it... then very interesting...!! 👍🏼

Only question is.. how is this related to Mahadev..?? coz he is a Maha yogi... ( like Narayan said.. in the epi today..) or is there a story related to this also...?? 😕

Cvs are doing some really nice work here...!! 

Thanks for the info.. Minakshi...!! 😊

Earlier Parvati's self realisation involved Chakra awakening, Kundalini awakening. The Ashtanga Yoga will do the same for her. The concept of Shakti-Shiv uniting can be experienced even in Human body through these 8 steps.

This content was originally posted by: mnx12

Earlier Parvati's self realisation involved Chakra awakening, Kundalini awakening.

The Ashtanga Yoga will do the same for her. The concept of Shakti-Shiv uniting can be experienced even in Human body through these 8 steps.