Exploring Yoga Dharma and Vedic Knowledge€¦ · Sanatana (eternal or universal) Dharma •Is the great tradition behind such multifarious teachings as: •Yoga •Ayurveda •Jyotish

Exploring Yoga Dharma and Vedic Knowledge

Yoga Dharma and Vedic KnowledgeModule 1 :: Lesson 2

Yoga Veda Institute Yoga Dharma and Vedic Knowledge :: Module 1 :: Lesson 2

The Three Concepts ::

• Yoga

• Vedanta

• And Dharma

• Yoga and Vedanta being two of the six Hindu schools of philosophy.

• Dharma being the path that can assist us to reach the ultimate goal of Yoga, self realization.


Sanatana (eternal or universal) Dharma

• Is the great tradition behind such multifarious teachings as:• Yoga• Ayurveda• Jyotish ( Vedic Astrology)• Samkhya • Vedanta• And much of Tantra


Dharma

• Dharma is propose that is harmonious, virtuous and that supports all beings.

• The word dharma comes from the root word

• dhar :: stability and sturdiness.

• That which is established or firm, and refers to the laws of nature that uphold the universe.


Dharma

• The knowledge (Vedas).

• The practice (Yoga).

• The goal or Dharma.

• That will naturally take us to the ultimate or pure consciousness.

• To allow for the seeker to have the direct experience of his or her true nature.


Indian Philosophy

• Actions that are performed according to ones nature.

• They are called Swabhava in Sanskrit, and which brings harmony.

• Swa- :: self.

• -bhava :: feeling.

• These are the actions that will support and uphold you, actions that support the right use of everything.


Vedanta 39 ::

• Hearing with a perceptive mind.

• Deep thinking and meditating.

• Consistently until full realization dawns, which is a state of:

• Samadhi or transcendent awareness.

• Deep inner listening with an open mind and heart.

• Personal approach to life and the intention from which we preform actions.


Sanatana Dharma means ::

Eternal Path•

Never Beginning or Ending Way•

Perennial Philosophy•

Universal Tradition•

All• - Pervading Truth

Natural Flow•


Sanatana is ::

Eternal •

Perennial•

Never Beginning nor Ending•

Abiding•

Universal•

• Ever-present

• Unceasing

• Natural

• Enduring


Dharma is ::

• Harmony

• The Way

• Righteousness

• Compassion

• Natural Law

• Essential Nature

• Morality

• Truth

Teachings•

• Tradition

Philosophy•

Order•

Flow•

Spirituality•

Religion•

Wisdom•


Dharma is ::

Purest • Insight

Divine • Conformity

Cosmic Norm•

Blueprint•

• Inherent Nature

• Intrinsic Nature

• Law of Being

• Duty


Sanatana Dharma is ::

• Experience based rather than belief based.

• Beyond any historical date of founding.

• The process of growth, which comes from the seed.

• Applicable to all people of all places and times.

• God-centered rather than prophet-centered.

• Devoid of sectarianism or denominationalism.

• Without any ideological divisions.

• Inherent in, and inclusive of all.



• In the world, while above the world.

• Whether Dharma or some other name, it is not better than, or alternative to.

• Both immanent and transcendent.

• The whole and the parts.

• Loving of all and excluding of none.

• The universal flow of Dharma.

• Regardless of what name you call it, has eternally existed.



• It has been before any of the great teachers were born, but is inclusive of all.

• Dharma is that out of which our earth and humanity itself emerged.

• Dharma not only is, but always was, and always will be.

• To live in alignment with, and to know the true nature of that Sanatana Dharma is one of the ways of describing the higher goal of life.


Finding your Life Purpose ::

When life purpose is connected to your dharma, it brings you •joy and fulfillment.

When disconnected from dharma, your purpose may feel •confused and your efforts may feel thwarted.


• Some people are born with an innate spirituality.

• Most people however need to engage in systematic self-development.


Multi-dimension approach to Dharma

• Purpose based purely on emotion may not be in harmony with reality.

• Purpose will NOT be found by pure meditation and chanting of mantras.

• Sometimes we have to search outside the areas we are familiar with to gain a perspective.


Unconscious Mind

Much joy and release from anxieties comes from discovering •your greater Self, an the unknown parts of you.

• Spark your deeper intuition and your connection to your highest self.

• Step outside of the boundaries of your comfort zone.

• Into the subconscious areas of your being.


Exploring yourself!

Yoga Nidra •

• Finding joy.

• Release from anxieties.

facilitate • the exploration of your subconscious mind.

Self • reflection

Self analysis •

meditation • to expand your awareness, to contain, hold and integrate all of these elements.


Experience Dharma

Mahavakyas•

Great Contemplations.•

Understand self inquiry.•

• Is a practice that even though is considered advance in some traditions, is it quite simple in practice.

The • benefits yet, will come as your consciousness expands, and that s something that will naturally happen.


Self Inquiry

• Take time throughout the day to ask yourself:

• Who am I?

• Repeat to yourself:

• I have sensations, but I'm not those sensations!

• I have feeling, but I am not those feeling!

• I have emotions, but I am not those emotions!

• I have thoughts, but I am not those thoughts!


The more you practice this, the more you will connect with the •purpose; and the easier it will be to get to that state of wholeness.

• Expect nothing and you will receive lots!

To • begin to explore our unique life's purpose and our divine gifts.


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