The word "YOGA" in Hindi means "to join" or "to fuse". In spiritual sense, yoga is to dissolve individual being into the universal being.
Individual being is the individual consciousness layer of the mind. This consciousness of mind is the surface layer of mind which is in constant action except during sleep.
But, there are two more layers of mind, that is- subconscious layers and unconscious layers of mind. These layers of mind are the storehouses of accumulated Karma (sum of good and bad actions and reactions of past).
Universal being is considered as the Supreme and final path for spiritual evolution of man in which an individual looses its individuality eternally to the universality.
The aim of Yoga is a state to be attained in which individuality of a being is shed in favor of the universal being.
Now the question arises - Why is it required?
It is required not only for spiritual evolution but also for peace and fulfillment in life.
Meditation is the only means to attain the state of Yoga.
Meditation is a process which purifies mind of its accumulated Karma and thereby making the mind of its accumulated Karma and thereby making it transparent enough to imbibe and reflect the nature of UNIVERSAL BEING.
In recent times, scientific studies have proved that meditation process has its tremendous therapeutic value in improving mental, physical and social health of an individual.
In my next blog, I will discuss more about meditation and how to meditate.
By:
Dr. Bhaskar Gupta
Assistant Professor
Dept of Dental Public Health
NIMS DENTAL COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY
Rajasthan
India
Individual being is the individual consciousness layer of the mind. This consciousness of mind is the surface layer of mind which is in constant action except during sleep.
But, there are two more layers of mind, that is- subconscious layers and unconscious layers of mind. These layers of mind are the storehouses of accumulated Karma (sum of good and bad actions and reactions of past).
Universal being is considered as the Supreme and final path for spiritual evolution of man in which an individual looses its individuality eternally to the universality.
The aim of Yoga is a state to be attained in which individuality of a being is shed in favor of the universal being.
Now the question arises - Why is it required?
It is required not only for spiritual evolution but also for peace and fulfillment in life.
Meditation is the only means to attain the state of Yoga.
Meditation is a process which purifies mind of its accumulated Karma and thereby making the mind of its accumulated Karma and thereby making it transparent enough to imbibe and reflect the nature of UNIVERSAL BEING.
In recent times, scientific studies have proved that meditation process has its tremendous therapeutic value in improving mental, physical and social health of an individual.
In my next blog, I will discuss more about meditation and how to meditate.
By:
Dr. Bhaskar Gupta
Assistant Professor
Dept of Dental Public Health
NIMS DENTAL COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY
Rajasthan
India
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