Guest guest Posted July 10, 1999 Report Share Posted July 10, 1999 Spiritual practice, according to patanjali, is not about manufacturing, creating anything new it is about dissolving the veils that obscure the light (yoga sutras II 52) so that the vision of discernment can dissolve the bonds of karma and bring about the manifestation of kaivalya (yoga sutras IV 29-34). The veils being the matrix of ‘knowledge’ with which the sense of self and other is butressed as a result of unresolved experiences leaving their trace (karmic bonds). The techniques of any kind of yoga (inclduing washingupyoga) can be used to solidify or clarify, excite of pacify, stimulate or stabilise the mind. Depends how they are approached, attitude and intent. There is no doubt that if practiced openly and attentively, without agression or fear ashtangavinyasayoga in any variety or derivation, whether ancient or modern, thoroughbred or hybrid, can bring about the stability, clarity, tranquility of mind that this process requires. Once, that is, the body is brought to rest in joyful steadiness (yoga sutras II46) free from tension and manifesting the infinite (yoga sutras II47), wherein the duality of the breath can be transcended by accurate observation (yoga sutras II50-51) thereby uncovering the light(see above). The practice speaks for itself, to anyone with the patience to listen. Thanks be to all those involved, however minimally, in its development and transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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