Stopping the Mind-M.S. Srinivasan
We have discussed in some detail the Rajayogic conception of bondage, described interms of five afflictions of the human mind. These afflictions have important implications for the sadhana of Rajayoga. … Continue reading
The Roots of Bondage-IV-Abhinivesha: The Thirst for Life -M.S. Srinivasan
The fifth affliction is Abhinivesa; which is defined as “self-taste swarasa flowing and carried on by its own inclination vahi, in that way established even in the wise” What is … Continue reading
The Roots of Bondage-III- Raga-Dvesha: The Tentacles of Attachment- M.S. Srinivasan
The third affliction of the mind is Raga which is described as “clinging, anusayi, to happiness” Raga is the attachment to the temporary and evanescent pleasures thrown by Nature or … Continue reading
The Roots of Bondage -II- Asmita :The Division of Egoism-M.S.Srinivasan
The Knot of Mineness The second Klesha is Asmita which mean “Mineness” or egoism. In the Sankhya philosophy on which Rajayoga is based Ego is called Ahamkarathe “I – Maker”. … Continue reading
The Roots of Bondage-I–M.S. Srinivasan
We have discussed in our earlier article some of the fundamental principles of the psychology of Raja Yoga. We have indicated that the central thrust of Rajayogic sadhana is to … Continue reading
The Path to Kaivalya-M.S.Srinivasan
The system of Raja yoga as it is expounded by Patanjali in his Yoga-suthra is now recognised by the students and practitioners of yoga as the most authentic, systematic and … Continue reading
Exploration of Indian Yoga Psychology 