A word signifies an object only conditionally. Greek philosophers invented paradoxes to emphasize relativity of the meanings of words. “Will you be able to recognize your father? Yes! Will you recognize your father in one of these (covered) people? No. So you can’t recognize your father.” This paradox is easily resolved when we notice that… Continue reading Words are the boundaries of the own world
Category: cakra
Articles about chakras and chakra discourse
Ishvarapranidhana and Chakra System
In the previous article I have outlined my idea of ishvarapranidhana conceptually. Now I will try to consider this issue from a more “practical” point, from the perspective of how to form this state proper and what are the elements it consists of. The methods of my review shall be based upon the concept of… Continue reading Ishvarapranidhana and Chakra System
Sutra 1.6. Pramana: the Methods of “Valid” Cognition. Gnoseology and Ajna Development in Yoga
As we have said earlier, Patanjali has singled out pramana, or “valid”, “true” knowledge, as the first vritti. However it strikes the eye here that, unlike with all other vrittis, when speaking about pramana the Yoga Sutras author has not only provided its definition but has also listed the main concepts of traditional Indian gnoseology.… Continue reading Sutra 1.6. Pramana: the Methods of “Valid” Cognition. Gnoseology and Ajna Development in Yoga