The Scientific Method of Self-Realization: Yoga — Philosophy STD 12 Arts — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ArtsPhilosophyThe Scientific Method of Self-Realization: Yoga5 Marks
Question
explain the three rules of defecation, contentment and penance.
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Answer
It is only by following the rules and regulations that the seeker enters the yogic life. In Yama the idea of purification of life in the dealings of a person with another person, while in the rule the idea of personal purification of life.
The rules are five: $1.$ Shauch, $2.$ Santosh, $3.$ Tapa, $4.$ Swadhyaya and $5.$ Ishwar Pranidhan.
The explanation of the five rules is as follows:
$1.$ Defecation: Defecation means purification. Purification of body and mind is required for Yogasadhana.
There are two types of body cleansing: $(1)$ external and $(2)$ internal.
External cleansing means keeping all the organs of the body clean through bathing etc.
Neti, dhoti etc. are compound actions for internal purification of the body, but this is not possible for all seekers.
Any seeker can attain inner purification of the body by observing Aswad Vrat.
Chitta purification involves the purification of thoughts, feelings, impulses and instincts.
According to the philosophy of Yoga, the mind freed from the impurity of envy, hatred, envy $($adekhai$),$ amarsh $($intolerance$),$ raga $($attachment$)$ etc. by the spirit of friendship, compassion, mudita $($pleasure$)$ and neglect $($hatred$)$ is pure.
$2.$ Satisfaction: The quality of being happy even in favorable or unfavorable conditions is called 'satisfaction'.
Satisfaction means not wanting to get more than the means needed for subsistence.
The law of contentment accepts the tendency to accept not only things, but all situations received.
Satisfaction with the tools and situation received brings stability and concentration in the life of the seeker. He does not have any kind of resentment.
Thus, the attainment of true happiness is not in the sacrifice of desires, but in the renunciation of desires.
The human mind is dissatisfied and miserable because of many desires.
When the mind free from desires attains ultimate satisfaction and the best happiness.
$3.$ Tapa: The sadhana of body and mind done by enduring hardships like happiness, sorrow, heat, cold etc. is called 'Tapa'.
Penance means to maintain the happiness of the mind and to endure hunger, thirst, chills, fever etc. in such a way that disease does not arise in the body.
This type of fasting promotes restraint and peace of mind.
Apart from this, the seeker of yoga should also perform penance of body, speech and mind with sattvic spirit.
$4.$ Swadhyaya: The exchange of ideas for the purification of thoughts and the attainment of knowledge is called 'Swadhyaya'.
The study of the scriptures makes the seeker's outlook on life clear.
The study of the scriptures can establish a spiritual outlook on life.
Through Swadhyaya the seeker is convinced that yogic actions are the scientific tools for the revelation of form.
The life of the seeker is enhanced by applying the principles received from the scriptures in life.
Maharishi Patanjali has said in his 'Yoga sutra' that, 'Swadhyaya is the best deity experienced.'
Studying the scriptures explaining the nature of Atma and Paramatma leads to the desire for the revelation of those elements.
As a result, the seeker chants the mantra with devotion.
The mind of the seeker finds peace and experiences the form of God.
Thus, the rules of Swadhyaya shown by Maharshi Patanjali include the study of the scriptures, its contemplation, the experience of God through mantra japa and the consequent realization of Chittasuddhi and Paramatattva.
$5.$ Ishwar Pranidhan: It is called 'Ishwar Pranidhan' to worship God with mind, speech and deeds and to hand over all deeds to God.
In Ishwar Pranidhan, the seeker has to dedicate all his resolutions, thoughts and deeds to God.
By doing so, the seeker can be freed from his ego and affection.
The seeker can make the coincidences he has received conducive to his spiritual practice.
Thus, in Ishwar Pranidhan, the whole personality has to be surrendered with devotion and surrender.
As the veil of ego and affection of the seeker is removed through surrender, the seeker experiences divinity, peace, bliss and closeness to the Supreme Being.
Maharshi Patanjali has named the realization of the form of Atma-Paramatma as 'Samadhi' in the Yoga sutra.
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