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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—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 essay further critiques modern yoga's focus on physical exercises, advocating for its deeper philosophical and spiritual roots.

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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)


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should be transformed. In Yogatattva Upanisad we get some points are follows: MÄyÄ indicates the things which have no real existence. It is used in the sense of supernatural power and wonderful skill. In the Bá¹›had, Praśṇa and SvetÄupaniá¹£ad the wind means magic. All souls experience great happiness and sorrow from the traps of MÄyÄ. KaÄ«valya, in the highest seat, is the path that gives them freedom that breaks the snares of mÄyÄ. MÄyÄ is the destroyer of birth, old age and disease and the one who helps us overcome death. Paramatma is eternal. It's perfect. Go through all sales and no sales. He is at the top of everything that exists. It is the result of good deeds and sins. JÄ«va which is associated with happiness and misery therefore the word jÄ«va is applied to paramatma which is pure. JÄ«va is considered as kevala (alore) which is free from lust, anger, fear, deceit, greed, pride, lust, birth, death, avarice, saloon, dizziness, hunger, thirst, greed, shame, fear, fire, sorrow and joy. Yoga becomes weak without jñÄna. The process of birth and death comes only through ajñÄna and perishes only through JñÄna. JñÄna alone is first. Mantrayoga, Layayaga, Hathayoga, RÄjayoga. One has to practice the mantra with mÄtá¹›kÄs and others for twelve years, then one gradually gains wisdom. The concentration of citta is called layayoga. This yoga is said to have subscientifics yama, niyama, Äsana, prÄṇÄyÄma, pratyÄhÄra, dhÄraṇÄ�, dhyÄna. Meditation on Hari between the eyebrows, the posture of equality. Non-injury is important in niyama sidha, padma, simha and bhadra are the four obstacles of non-injury. Laziness, bad character, idle talk, etc. are also are one obstacles of non-injury. Assuming padama posture, a yogi can do prÄṇÄyÄma. He erect a beautiful monastery with a 309

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