Demystifying Patanjali Yoga Sutras

Narayani
Demystifying Patanjali Yoga Sutras

Beginning with this definitive exposition on Self-Realization, we indeed now come to the true study of Yoga. Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and the commentaries of Swami Kriyananda, may we together succeed in Demystifying Patanjali and his spiritual classic.

  1. 09/13/2022

    Episode 20 - Acceptance of mind -Kaivalya Pada

    Kaivalya Pada: 4-17: An object is known or unknown depending on the degree to which the mind accepts it.

    50 min

  2. 09/13/2022

    Episode 19 - Siddhis are born of practices - Kaivalya Pada

    Kaivalya Pada 4:1 Siddhis are born of practices performed in previous lives, or of the ingestion of certain herbs, or by the repetition of certain mantras, or by pain-enduring tapasya(self-denial), or by samadhi (oneness with God)

    51 min

  3. 09/13/2022

    Episode 18 - Samyama on the Chakras - Vibhuti Pada

    Vibhuti Pada 3:30: Samyama on the navel plexus gives knowledge of the body's constitution.

    56 min

  4. 09/13/2022

    Episode 17 - Dharan, Dhyan ,Samadhi - Vibhuti Pada

    Discussing last three limbs of Ashtanga Yoga

    52 min

  5. 09/12/2022

    Episode 16 - Third Limb of Ashtanga Yoga - Sadhana Pada

    Sadhana Pada: Verse 46 Asana (the third "limb" of Ashtanga Yoga) means to be seated in a firm, pleasant, and relaxed position.

    50 min

  6. 09/12/2022

    Episode 15 - The Yamas - Sadhana Pada

    Sadhana Pada: Verse 35: In the presence of one who is firmly grounded in harmlessness, all hostilities cease.

    48 min

  7. 09/12/2022

    Episode 14 - the Niyamas contd. - Sadhana Pada

    Sadhana Pada: Verse 32 (contd.) The Niyamas consist of purity, contentment, austerity (accepting but not causing pain), self-study (introspection), and openness to higher truths.

    49 min

  8. 09/12/2022

    Episode 13 - The Niyamas -Sadhana Pada

    Sadhana Pada: Verse 32 The Niyamas consist of purity, contentment, austerity (accepting but not causing pain), self-study (introspection), and openness to higher truths.

    50 min
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Beginning with this definitive exposition on Self-Realization, we indeed now come to the true study of Yoga. Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and the commentaries of Swami Kriyananda, may we together succeed in Demystifying Patanjali and his spiritual classic.

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