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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concentrated in the nose. All the senses are focused on the mind. All thoughts are focused on OM or Brahman, the Supreme Self, all support. The buzz of the bees, the sweet melody of the nightingale, the seven melodies of music (sa, le, ga, ma, pa, da, nee, sa), the mudanga and timpani, the lute and flute, the lion's roar, the lover's song, The neigh of a horse, the hiss of a cobra, the applause of the audience when a speaker delivers his final lecture, all these can only emanate from OM K膩ra. OM is the embodiment of the Vedas. 66 All languages and sounds come from Ohm. The essence of the four
Vedas is only OM. A, U, M cover the full range of sound vibrations. 鈥淎鈥�
starts at the base of the tongue. 'U' starts in the middle. Finally, when
you close your lips, you get an 'M'. Anyone who chants or repeats OM is
actually repeating the scriptures of the entire world. OM is the source or
womb of all religions and scriptures from different parts of the world.
Oh, Amen and Amen are all one. They represent Truth, Brahman and the
One Being. Without OM there is no worship. OM is saguna.
Pra峁嘺va or OM is the greatest of all mantras. It gives instant relief.
All mantras begin with OM. All Upani峁ds begin with OM. Gayatri begins
with OM. OM chants are recited before offerings are made to the various
gods. The Archanas, namely Ashtari (108), Tris膩thi (300) and Sahasra
(1000), are also preceded by Pra峁嘺va. Oh no one can explain the greatness
of his kara. Parvati, Adishesha and even the great sages could not explain
the greatness of Pranava. Every sound has an ohm.
OM is an auspicious characteristic of Sannyasins and Vedantins
who are interested in spreading spiritual knowledge throughout the world.
It is written on the front wall of every sannyasini 膩sram. OM is used in the
form of a call or address during prayer or supplication. OM is a persuasive
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