Yogic Science Origin

The verse “Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam” appears in Chapter 2, Verse 50 of the Bhagavad Gita. It translates to “Yoga is skill in action” and emphasizes performing duties with focus and detachment.

The elements of the Chakras are arranged as follows:

• Ether (Akasha) is at the top (Vishuddha Chakra)
• Air (Vayu) is below (Anahata Chakra)
• Fire (Agni) follows (Manipura Chakra)
• Water (Jal) is at the bottom (Swadhisthana Chakra)

Both Yoga and Samkhya philosophies are based on dualism involving Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter). However, Samkhya does not include Ishwar, which is a unique addition in Yoga philosophy.

The sixth chapter of Bhagavad Gita, titled "Dhyana Yoga," discusses the importance and techniques of meditation for self-realization and mental discipline.

The sequence describes the progression of downfall:

• Anger (Krodha) leads to delusion (Sammoha),
• resulting in memory loss (Smriti Bhrama) and
• destruction of intellect (Buddhi Nasha).

As per Shiv Samhita, there are 72,000 nadis (energy channels) in the human body, with the primary ones being Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna.

Stages of Nadanusandhan:

• (B) Nishpatti Awastha: Final stage of realization.
• (A) Parichaya Awastha: Familiarity with subtle sounds.
• (C) Ghatavastha Awastha: Mind-body unification.
• (D) Aarambha Awastha: Beginning of awareness.

Hatha Yoga Pradeepika describes 15 foundational asanas, including meditative and postural ones.

• (A) Udan: Speech
• (B) Pran: Breath
• (C) Vyan: Blinking of eyelids
• (D) Saman: Digestion

(A) Anandmaya relates to Bliss.

(B) Annamaya deals with food.

(C) Manomaya relates to mind.

(D) Praanmaya connects with nadis.

The related sutras are Pryatnasaithilayanant Samapttibhyam (ease in posture), Sthirsukhamasanam (steady posture), and Tapodandanabhighaatah (discipline).

Naadanusandhan is a meditative practice under Laya Yoga, focusing on internal sounds (Nada) to merge the individual with the universal consciousness.

The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical text consisting of 18 chapters, each focusing on different aspects of life, duty, and spirituality. The chapters are part of the Mahabharata’s Bhishma Parva and are a dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna.