Guest guest Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 There are four upayas in Yoga (Only short description) Anupaya Shambavopaya Shaktopaya Anavopaya Anupaya is the path of no path for those when the divine grace is naturally present. Shambavopaya This is for people who by the power of will can transcend the vikalpa world and enjoy ananda. The power of will is not something exclusively reserved to males. Shaktopaya: This is for people with strong vikalpa tendencies. They use the power of some shudha vikalpa which is used as the boat to cross over the river or sea of vikalpa. The worship of shakti in the form of mother comes under this catgeory. It(Mother) comes from the word matrika which is used to describe various groups of shaktis represented by various sounds. Anupaya Still lower who identify almost with the physical body, Asana practice etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 -Sorry this should read anavopaya > Anupaya > > Still lower who identify almost with the physical body, Asana practice > etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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