Every human being is different. Based on each individual's level of consciousness/awareness (Chitta), what one should study is determined in yoga. Level of awareness means the capacity of the mind to concentrate.
Intelligence is one thing. But the level of awareness is determined by answering the following questions: Does the mind get easily disturbed? Does the mind get disturbed but you can control it? Or can you can altogether prevent the mind from getting disturbed? All this refers to the question of capacity, and based on various levels of capacity, yoga suggests different paths. Broadly there are three grades: The best of students: They have complete control over the mind. However disturbing a situation may be, they do not get disturbed. The path shown for them has two steps, Abhyasa (practice) and Vairagya (detachment). If the mind is steady, then you don't have to do anything else except proceed with these two steps constant practice and along with that detachment towards the material world. Those who are completely on a spiritual path fall under this category/level.
This story is from the November 2024 edition of Yoga and Total Health.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 2024 edition of Yoga and Total Health.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Moringa Flowers
Edible flowers? Yes! Ayurveda mentions many edible flowers. One of them is the Moringa flower.
You Gain Some, You Lose Some
Recently, we the Chennaites, got the opportunity to get blessings from His Sharada Peetam.
A Healthy Body
An incident from Swami Vivekananda's Life
A Man Himself is Responsible for His Deeds
Renouncing doer-ship
The Unstructured Drama of Life
Go for the silent roles
Positive Thinking and Meditation
A life-raft for seniors
Soul Connects
The Yoga Institute’s Reach Out Camp
The Wood Wide Web
As a kid, Suzanne Simard grew up in the rainforests of British Columbia and she normally spent her summers visiting forests around and exploring them along with her family, which included a curious dog named Jiggs.
More About Dharma and Duty
Considering One's Own Background (Part 2)
Devaluing Your Value
The lure of more
