The subject of Tantra has definitely captured the attention, so I’ve created some intrigue. In order not to keep the reader in suspense I shall just say that: 1. NO, Patanjali did not use the word “tantra” in Yoga Sutras. 2. YES, he highlighted a group of techniques that were later made a groundwork of… Continue reading Sutra 1.39. Yoga Sutra and Tantra
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Conceptual Mistakes in Understanding the Category of “Dharana”
Conceptual Mistakes in Understanding the Category of “Dharana” by Yogis of Today. A Psychologist’s Opinion Instead of drawing an epigraph I shall cite an anecdote. A man is walking along the city streets and sees a queer picture: two workmen with spades are walking one by one. One is digging a pit, the second one… Continue reading Conceptual Mistakes in Understanding the Category of “Dharana”
Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi: Basic Considerations
Since the next lines of the Yoga Sutras text already contain the category of Samadhi used by Patanjali, at this stage it becomes fairly appropriate to start figuring out the meaning of this term, let alone that this notion probably comes as the most mystified one of all (well, maybe, except for the Chitta J).… Continue reading Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi: Basic Considerations