Yogatattva Upanishad (translation and study)
by Sujata Jena | 2024 | 72,363 words
This study explores the philosophical and yogic concepts within the Yogatattva Upanishad—an ancient Sanskrit text wihchi s part of the Vedic literature that delves into the essence of yoga and meditation, linking mental control to spiritual enlightenment. The thesis also emphasizes the importance of eightfold path (or Ashtanga Yoga) and the integra...
Acknowledgement
I do hereby acknowledge the esteemed Contribution and assistance of all who helped me for my fruitful perseverance of completing this thesis. At the outset I tender my obeisance and sincere gratitude to my honourable guide and Teacher Prof. (Dr.) Subash Chandra Dash (Rtd.) of P.G. Department of Sanskrit, Utkal University, Vani Vihar more accurately the friend, philosopher and guide in true sense of terms whose able, learned and proportionate guidance and encouragement for which I could be able to complete this great assignment of preparing the thesis. I am also ever indebted and thankful to all my teachers of Sanskrit Department, Utkal University namely Dr. M.R. Senapati (H.O.D), Dr. B.S. Mishra, Dr. N. Sabar, Dr. D. Das, Dr. S. Pradhan and Dr. M. Sarangi for their constant inspiration. I also express my sincere gratitude from core of my heart and at sweet volition to all of them. I am also ever thankful to the authorities of the Parija Library of Utkal University Vani Vihar, Library of P.G. Department of Sanskrit, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Sri Jagannath Sanskrit University Library, Puri, Swami Vivekanda Library, Swami Sivananda Library, H.K.M Odisha State Library and Museum Library, Bhubaneswar for their Co-operation in this thesis work. Besides the aforesaid libraries I have also referred to so many books of other authors to whom I am also highly obliged. I have also great Obligation towards my family members as well as the family members of my husband for their necessary Co-operation and assistance for completing this thesis. I am also grateful to my Gurudev Keshabji for extending his helping hand and inspiration for which I could be able to fulfill my desire by completing this thesis. I also offer my sweet wishes, Love and affection to my younger brothers and my classmates. I am also ever thankful to my lovely husband namely Mr. Sagar Mantry for his Sincere help and D.T.P work of this thesis without any expectation. Eventually, I pray to my Lord "Krishna" for his kind blessing for which my toil became fruitful. Place: Bhubaneswar Date: iv Sujata Jena