Triyoga Upanishad
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Fitness, Yoga, Health, Alternative & Holistic Health
| Author: | Swami Vishnuswaroop | ISBN: | 9781524276690 |
| Publisher: | Divine Yoga Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal | Publication: | December 30, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Swami Vishnuswaroop |
| ISBN: | 9781524276690 |
| Publisher: | Divine Yoga Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Publication: | December 30, 2015 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
TRIYOGA UPANISHAD is a compilation of three Yoga Upanishads - Yoga Kuṇḍalinī, Yoga Darśana and Yogatattva. A brief introduction to them is given below.
About Yoga Kuṇḍalinī Upaniṣad
This Upaniṣad concerning Kuṇḍalinī Yoga belongs to Kriśna Yajurveda. There are three chapters in it. In the first chapter, the two causes of citta vṛtti, the three methods of controlling prāna – moderation in diet, āsana and śakti cālini mudrā are described. Then sarasvati cālana, types of prānāyāma - sūryabhedi, ujjāyi, shītali, bhastrikā, etc., three bandhas – moola bandha, uddiyāna bandha and jālandhara bandha, obstacles in yoga and protection from them, awakening of kuṇḍalinī through yoga practice, penetration of three granthis, kuṇḍalinī entering sahasrāra cakra (thousand petalled lotus), dissolution of prāna, etc. into Śiva, realization of Self everywhere during samādhi and subjects like Samādhi Yoga, etc. are described in detail.
About Yoga Darśana Upaniśad
Originally, this Upaniśad is called Jābāladarśana Upaniśad, but it is also known as Yoga Darśana Upaniśad. It belongs to Sāmaveda. It primarily deals with Aṣṭāṅga Yoga philosophy. The main theme of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga is described in it in the form of dialogue between Lord Dattātreya and Sage Sāṅkṛti.
There are mainly ten khaṇḍas (parts) in it. In the first part the philosophy of the eight limbs of yoga and the ten yamas are described. In the second part the ten niyams are explained. Nine types of āsanas are described in the third part. There is a long explanation of introduction to nāḍīs, the pilgrimage to the Self and the glory of the knowledge of Self-realization in the fourth part. Methods of the purification of the nadis and the self-purification are described in the fifth part. Prāṇāyāma, its methods of practice, results and applications are described in the sixth part. Pratyāhāra, its types and results are described in the seventh part. Dhāraṇā and dhyāna are described in the eighth and ninth parts. The state of samādhi and its results are described in the last tenth part.
About Yogatattva Upaniśad
The Yogatattva Upaniśad belongs to Kriśna Yajurveda. The various subject matters of yoga are elaborately described in it. In the beginning Lord Viśnu imparts the knowledge of the mysterious truth of yoga to Brahma. It is said that yoga is a means to attain the highest state or self-realization. Mantra Yoga, Laya Yoga, Haṭha Yoga and Rāja Yoga and their four states – ārambha, ghaṭa, paricaya and niśpatti are described. Further the moderation in diet and daily routine for a yogi are stated. The description of preliminary signs of yoga siddhis (perfection in yoga) and instructions for keeping oneself away from these powers are detailed.
Yoga Sādhanā when followed and practiced with full devotion and a concentrated mind certainly bestows success to a yogi and he is equipped with all the siddhis (aṇimā, garimā and mahimā, etc.). He becomes the authority of the divine powers. Finally, after realizing the essence of the Self like an unwavering lamp within himself, he is liberated from the worldly cycles of death and birth.
TRIYOGA UPANISHAD is a compilation of three Yoga Upanishads - Yoga Kuṇḍalinī, Yoga Darśana and Yogatattva. A brief introduction to them is given below.
About Yoga Kuṇḍalinī Upaniṣad
This Upaniṣad concerning Kuṇḍalinī Yoga belongs to Kriśna Yajurveda. There are three chapters in it. In the first chapter, the two causes of citta vṛtti, the three methods of controlling prāna – moderation in diet, āsana and śakti cālini mudrā are described. Then sarasvati cālana, types of prānāyāma - sūryabhedi, ujjāyi, shītali, bhastrikā, etc., three bandhas – moola bandha, uddiyāna bandha and jālandhara bandha, obstacles in yoga and protection from them, awakening of kuṇḍalinī through yoga practice, penetration of three granthis, kuṇḍalinī entering sahasrāra cakra (thousand petalled lotus), dissolution of prāna, etc. into Śiva, realization of Self everywhere during samādhi and subjects like Samādhi Yoga, etc. are described in detail.
About Yoga Darśana Upaniśad
Originally, this Upaniśad is called Jābāladarśana Upaniśad, but it is also known as Yoga Darśana Upaniśad. It belongs to Sāmaveda. It primarily deals with Aṣṭāṅga Yoga philosophy. The main theme of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga is described in it in the form of dialogue between Lord Dattātreya and Sage Sāṅkṛti.
There are mainly ten khaṇḍas (parts) in it. In the first part the philosophy of the eight limbs of yoga and the ten yamas are described. In the second part the ten niyams are explained. Nine types of āsanas are described in the third part. There is a long explanation of introduction to nāḍīs, the pilgrimage to the Self and the glory of the knowledge of Self-realization in the fourth part. Methods of the purification of the nadis and the self-purification are described in the fifth part. Prāṇāyāma, its methods of practice, results and applications are described in the sixth part. Pratyāhāra, its types and results are described in the seventh part. Dhāraṇā and dhyāna are described in the eighth and ninth parts. The state of samādhi and its results are described in the last tenth part.
About Yogatattva Upaniśad
The Yogatattva Upaniśad belongs to Kriśna Yajurveda. The various subject matters of yoga are elaborately described in it. In the beginning Lord Viśnu imparts the knowledge of the mysterious truth of yoga to Brahma. It is said that yoga is a means to attain the highest state or self-realization. Mantra Yoga, Laya Yoga, Haṭha Yoga and Rāja Yoga and their four states – ārambha, ghaṭa, paricaya and niśpatti are described. Further the moderation in diet and daily routine for a yogi are stated. The description of preliminary signs of yoga siddhis (perfection in yoga) and instructions for keeping oneself away from these powers are detailed.
Yoga Sādhanā when followed and practiced with full devotion and a concentrated mind certainly bestows success to a yogi and he is equipped with all the siddhis (aṇimā, garimā and mahimā, etc.). He becomes the authority of the divine powers. Finally, after realizing the essence of the Self like an unwavering lamp within himself, he is liberated from the worldly cycles of death and birth.
