Essay name: Yogatattva Upanishad (translation and study)
Author:
Sujata Jena
Affiliation: Utkal University / Department of Sanskrit
This study explores the philosophical and yogic concepts within the Yogatattva Upanishad鈥攁n 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 essay further critiques modern yoga's focus on physical exercises, advocating for its deeper philosophical and spiritual roots.
Chapter 3 - Yoga Philosophy in Yogatattva Upanisad
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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person. He lives amicably with all human beings, does no harm to others, reads religious literature, focuses on one thing (God), and lives a simple life. This variety of Yoga appeals to the common man because it develops a feeling of security in the devotee. This feeling is developed because the devotee has a kind of dependence on the object of this devotion i.e. the supreme creator God. It also appeals because of its simplicity in the way of performing it. The devotee just devotes himself to God and leaves all his worries and anxieties on him. And 鈥楬e' really helps him. Table-4 Bhakti Yoga Kinds of Bhakti par膩 Vaidhi r膩g膩tmik膩 艣rava峁嘺 Smara峁嘺 namask膩ra Kirtana arcana s膩khya p膩dasev膩 d膩sya 膩tmanivedana The control of emotions is the key in the path of worship (Bhaktiyoga). In the modern world man is tossed up and down due to emotional on salughts. The path of Bhakti is a boon to gain central over emotional instabilities by property harnessing the energy involved in it. 88
