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This is Yoga - Introduction

Mon, 09/11/2009 - 01:20 — rchurch

The Oneness and the Blissfulness of the Stilled Mind

This sequence of verses and video comes from Jill Bolte Taylor's descriptions of her experience, and from the verses of the Bhagavad Gita, particularly in the second half of Chapter 6 where Krishna, in describing the process of meditation, defines what Yoga is, which is more or less what Dr Taylor recounts.

The state she describes is Yoga (Union), and all the other practices which are also called yoga, bhakti yoga, ashtanga yoga, jnana yoga, and others all aim to culminate in that state.


Bhagavad Gita :: Chapter 6 20 - 23

When the thought organ comes to rest,
   Checked by the practice of Yoga,
And when, the self by the Self
   Contemplating, she finds satisfaction in the Self;

 That supernal bliss which
   Is attainable by the consciousness and is beyond the senses -
 Which having obtained, she is not in the least
   Moved from, established within it, that Truth;

 Which having gained,
   Considers no other again superior;
 In which established, by no misery
   However grievous is she moved;

This, let her know - from conjunction with misery.
   The disjunction thereof - is known as Yoga;
With determination this must be practiced, this
   Yoga, with a heart free of despondency.

Dr Taylor in classic Buddha Palm pose :)Dr Taylor in classic Buddha Palm pose :)Listen to her, read the verses and see what you think.

I mentioned before, she's my favourite guru (until the next best one comes along - how fickle Ed.).

Because I wanted to focus on the quotes, the clips are some what interrupted and don't flow too well, but you could always view the original videos. The verses are fine and here is Dr Jill Taylor in classic Buddha Palm pose ;)

This is the introduction page with main pages following.

1. This Is Yoga - The Definition of Yoga :: Chapter 6 16 - 23

2. This Is Yoga - The Means to Yoga :: Chapter 6 24 - 28

3. This Is Yoga - The Yogin's Outlook :: Chapter 6 29 - 32

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