Continuation…
Dr. Shanker Adawal
Ashtaang Yoga
Part
1
Ashtaanga
Yoga,
an eight fold (Ashtang yoga are yam, niyam, aasana, pranayam, pratyahar,
dharma, dhyan and Samadhi) Yogic practice is used as a means of getting rid
of affections which is accomplished by attention, contemplation and meditation.
It is also called samyama”, which
means control. Through practice of “Samyama”
one develops discerning ability and by performing Samyama on diverse factors, various `Siddhis’ are attained. Siddhi
is a special psychic power like clairvoyance, ability to heal etc. but the
Yogic use “Samyama” (control) for
conquering senses. A true yogi has to
be indifferent to his powers and ought not to exhibit wonders of his `Siddhis as this will ensure evil by his
involvement in the material world gain. We will discuss Ashtaanga Yoga in brief for the use of our readers.
Yoga says if the devotee
performs regular practice of pranayam
then he could even awaken his kundalani.
In classics, it is considered the ultimate state of meditation. Awakening of kundalani opens several doors for the
devotee in the field of mantra shastra. Scholars are of the view that when yoga
and tantra are mixed, persons can achieve different spiritual powers and become
a siddh person.
As discussed earlier
perfect astrologer would prefer to view a birth chart as a map of the earthly
manifestation and allocation of the cosmic energy, the breath of life primarily
for the current lifetime. The horoscopic houses are the 12 corridors of human
experience that are illuminated by the 7 planetary candles, all of which are
manifestations of the Prime Energy Source from which the more you take, the
same remains behind. Each planet finds certain corridors that are harmoniously
and brightly lit by its light. Of course, each chart has to be analyzed
individually and as a whole, and the houses which those planets afflict may
show different areas of life in which the meaning has to be applied, but some
of the main relationship between the planets and the needed lessons to learn
are:
Sun
Working out some ego
issues. Understanding who we really are, understanding the true nature of the
Soul. Meditate on the Atman or inner Self, finding the peace and light within
the Self.
A weak Sun may show lack
of self-esteem, but a too strong Sun badly placed can show a too strong ego and
a selfish personality.
Learning how to use and
relate with power, position and authority in a Dharmic way. Learning to respect
the Father and elders, and heal the relationship with them.
Moon
Learning to control and
purify the mind and emotions. Develop mental peace through meditation. Issues
with the mother from bad karma to her. Respect mother, motherhood and woman.
Uplift and channel the emotions trough Bhakti, pure love and devotion to God.
Mars
Develop courage and
initiative without a selfish purpose; learn to relax, calm down and practice
non violence, control anger and use of energy, physical and mental strength for
defense of dharmic principles alone.
There may be a tendency to
try to impose your will to others by force, a dictatorial or tyrannical nature
which has to be changed. Protect righteousness and justice. Destroy and detach
from unnecessary possessions or negative patterns. Separate from the wicked and
ignorant. Develop a one-pointed mind. Practice Hatha Yoga and relaxation
techniques.
Mercury
Learn discrimination and
proper use of intellect. Apply intelligence for spiritual and selfless
purposes. Sublimate the intellect into intuition. Learn to deal honestly in
business. Speak the truth alone. Aspire for knowledge and impart knowledge to
others selflessly. Practice to Gnana yoga and study of Vedanta philosophy under
a competent teacher.
Continue…
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