Shandilya Upanishad: Timeless Teachings on the Eightfold Path of Yoga by Ruth Pe

Description: Shandilya Upanishad by Ruth Perini Read how Lord Atharvan, the seer of the Atharva Veda, instructs the sage Shandilya on the eightfold path of yoga. Atharvan describes to him in intricate detail each step of the eightfold path, together with practices, leading to self-realisation, knowledge of Brahman. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Shandilya Upanishad is the sixth volume of the Yoga Upanishads series. The ilya Upaniad is connected with the Atharva Veda. It commences with the yogin invoking Rma to guide him along the eightfold path of yoga to liberation.In the first verse of chapter one, ilya asks the Lord Atharvan to instruct him in the eight-limbed path of yoga, with the aim of reaching the true Self. ilya himself was a Rishi with many disciples, and was the progenitor of the ilya lineage. Atharvan was a Vedic rishi, who, together with Angiras, is said to have revealed the Atharva Veda, and was the first to perform yagña, fire oblations. The first two sections describe the foundations of yoga, yama and niyama, external and internal restraints. Section three describes the eight sanas, which, as well as having physical, mental and energic benefits, prepare the body for sitting still for a long time in meditation without discomfort. Later sections describe the fourteen main ns, ten vyus, maipura cakra and kualin of the subtle or pranic body. The methods of purification of the ns are described in great detail, as purification is considered necessary for the higher stages of concentration (dhra) and meditation (dhyna). The prerequisites for yoga practice are listed. A meditation on agni maala is given. Pryma is defined as AUM, and the practice of n odhana pryma with emphasis on kumbhaka and the effects of the practice are described in detail.Teachings are then given on khecar and vaiav mudr, control of pra, awakening kualin, sayama, pratyhra, dhra, dhyna and samdhi. The necessity of both yoga and jñna for liberation is emphasised. Chapter two has sections on knowledge of Brahman, creation of the universe, the names of Brahman, and Datttreya. Author Biography Ruth Perini (Srimukti) was for many years a teacher of yoga and meditation. Already a linguist, having graduated in French, Italian and Japanese from the Universities of Sydney and Queensland, Australia, she undertook four years of studies in Sanskrit at the Australian National University (ANU) with Dr McComas Taylor. She was invited to join the Golden Key International Society for outstanding academic achievement, as she was awarded High Distinctions throughout her Sanskrit studies. She worked for nine years with Swami Satyadharma, collating teachings on Bhakti, Raja and Jnana Yoga, and translating five of the Yoga Upanishads. Details ISBN0648910709 Author Ruth Perini Short Title Shandilya Upanishad Publisher Ruth Perini Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 0648910709 ISBN-13 9780648910701 Format Paperback Subtitle Timeless Teachings on the Eightfold Path of Yoga Series Number 6 Pages 222 Series Yoga Upanishads Publication Date 2020-07-17 Imprint Ruth Perini Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159436195;

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