Essay name: The Nervous System in Yoga and Tantra (Study)
Author:
Ashok Majumdar
Affiliation: Banaras Hindu University / Department of Kayachikitsa
This study deals with the presentation of the Nervous System in Yoga, Tantra and Ayurveda. Yoga and Ayurveda are allied sciences dealing with science of man in depth. This study has revealed a number of hither to unknown facts about concept of nervous system and thought science of Hindus.
Chapter 2 - The Eight Components of Yoga
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(5) Subble-sight (Suksmadristi),
(6) And the power of entering another's body
(Parakayapravesana),
(7) Turning base metals into gold by rubbing them
with his exrements and urine,
(8) And the power of becoming invisible
(9) And lastly, moving in the air.
DHAIRYA: PRATYA HARA
Dhairya or steadiness, is produced by Pratyahara.
Pratya hara (GS 4:2) is the restraint of the senses, the
freeing of the mind from all distractions, and the keeping
of it under the control of the Atma. The mind is withdrawn
from whatsoever direction it may tend by the desminant and
directing self.
Pratyahara (YS: II:54) is the fifth component of
yoga and aims of withdrawl of the senses from their natural
outward functioning and sutting the mind gradually from all
impressions from outside. Daily practice of Pratyahara even
for a short period can bring poise and coluness to a person
who is under stress and tension. In order to practice
Pratyahara sit in a medilative posture like Sidhasana or
Padmasana. Then allow the mind to wonder freely as it likes.
After sometime take hold of the mind and close it from all
outward sensations such as hearing, smelling, seeing, touching
or even thinking.
Pratyahara lessens many natural imbalances and
physical diseases like coronary heat disease, cardiac and
