Guest guest Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 All practices of hatha-yoga or any other yoga – based upon the body idea in some form – were compared to the strivings of a man bitten by a mad dog, and acting under the effect of the toxin which makes him believe that he is a dog. He tries to straighten his tail which is non-existent and which he feels curling behind him, like a dog's. This seems foolish to all sober men. Similarly, the yogin is trying to perfect his body and mind by yogic practices. This is laughed at by the Jnyanin, who sees clearly that the body and mind are mere illusions, like the tail of the man bitten by the mad dog. It is just in this manner that persons try to improve the world, without carefully examining what the world is. atmananda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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