{"product_id":"ivam-v-nagaraj-9798393649166","title":"\u0026#346;ivam: Commentary (S\u0026#257;mkhya \u0026 Y\u0026#333;ga) On Y\u0026#333;ga\u0026#271;ar\u0026#347;ana Of Maharshi Pa\u0026#355;añjali: Sam\u0026#257;dhip\u0026#257;\u0026#2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume-1 (Samādhipāďa)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is the very foundation of the subject of Yoga. Defines Yoga. Describes different dimensions of \u003ci\u003esamādhi.\u003c\/i\u003e Specifies the definite means of attaining liberation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamādhipāďa predominantly focuses on setting the main objective of Yoga (\u003ci\u003enirōdha)-\u003c\/i\u003erestraining, rejecting the withdrawing the mind.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eMain topics are on \u003ci\u003esamprajñāţasamādhi\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eabhyāsa\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003evairāgya, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich help attainment of complete spiritual experiences in order to transpose the \u003ci\u003echiţţa\u003c\/i\u003e from a state of activity into a state of non-activity (\u003ci\u003easamprajñāţasamādhi\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis volume describes different kinds of yogi-s, and their journey to different spiritual realms-to be reborn or to get liberated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSāmkhya and Yōgaďarśana complement each other. Sāmkhya is the doctrinal aspect of the same subject of which Yoga is the pragmatic aspect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing fundamental doctrines find detailed expositions: Doctrine of Twenty four Innate Principles (and Purusha), Doctrine of Integral Cause and Effect, Doctrine of Ţriguņa-s, Universal Doctrine of Transformation, and so on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eŚIVAM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eŚIVAM\u003c\/b\u003e (to mean purity, welfare, auspicious, liberation), the present work (in four volumes), is an independent research work based on more than hundred classical scriptures, presented in simple English. It treats Yōgaďarśana traditionally, as all the ancient classical works have treated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt discusses all the doctrines, principles, and practices as intended to be implemented by the aphorisms and the ancient teachers. The current work makes the subject as practical as possible with hints and analogies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis work is neither a translation nor a compilation. It is an independent work, amply and exhaustively, substantiated by the available classical \u003ci\u003ebhāshya\u003c\/i\u003e-s (commentaries). Of course, in certain instances, the import of the aphorisms are given precedence over the \u003ci\u003ebhāshya\u003c\/i\u003e-s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassical scriptures are used to explain each word thoroughly in four volumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has a phonetic guide, a well-made index (for both English and Sanskrit words) and a bibliography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis series, besides describing doctrinal aspects of Sāmkhya and Yōga, discusses, in-depth, on traditional practices of \u003ci\u003eYama\u003c\/i\u003e s, \u003ci\u003eNiyama\u003c\/i\u003e-s, \u003ci\u003eĀsana\u003c\/i\u003e-s, \u003ci\u003ePraņayana\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePraţyāhāra\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSamādhi\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSamprajñāţasamādhi\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAsamprajñāţasamādhi\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe work describes the meanings of \u003ci\u003ePurusha\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eprakŗiţi\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003einďriya\u003c\/i\u003e-s, \u003ci\u003emanas\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eahamkāra\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ebuďdhi\u003c\/i\u003e, which are usually loosely translated to mean soul, nature, sense organs, mind, ego, and intellect respectively. A thorough and precise knowledge of them is indispensable for attaining \u003ci\u003esamādhi\u003c\/i\u003e-s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eŚIVAM \u003c\/b\u003eis a reference work for scholars, researchers, teachers, students and for committed practitioners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYōgaďarśana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey liken Yōgaďarśana to an ocean which is the source of all great rivers, like Ganga. All the other \u003ci\u003eĎarśana-s\u003c\/i\u003e, in their essence, are embedded in Yoga\u003ci\u003e. Yoga establishes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e a firm foundation for other spiritual studies\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYōgaďarśana transcends religion, faith, or beliefs, freeing the mind from any bias. It speaks of the welfare of the entire humanity and living beings without discrimination on any ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a discussion of spiritual, intellectual, and moral foundations for liberation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYōgaďarśana maintains pragmatism. Progress can be measured from the individual's behavioral patterns-his psychological response to the surrounding environment fostering a clearly discernible sound sense of detachment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e V. 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