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Jai Jinendra January 2013

Jai Jinendra January 2013. What is a Mantra ? मननात् त्रायति इति मंत्र That which protects through contemplation Spiritual words or vibrations that instill one-pointed concentration Mantras are interpreted to be effective as sound vibration

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Jai Jinendra January 2013

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  1. Jai Jinendra January 2013

  2. What is a Mantra ? • मननात् त्रायति इति मंत्र That which protects through contemplation • Spiritual words or vibrations that instill one-pointed concentration • Mantras are interpreted to be effective as sound vibration • Chanting is the process of repeating a mantra. • It brings qualitative transformation.

  3. Asthänaga Yoga Jain Perspective

  4. Yoga Mana Vachan KäyäYoga भक्तिBhakti ज्ञानJnän क्रियाKriyä

  5. Devotion Devotee Bhakta Aspiration Aspirant Sädhak

  6. Yoga System of thought and practice Patanjali's Yoga Sutra 3rd or 4th BC HaribhadraÄchärya 7th A.D. HemachandraÄchärya 12th A.D. Yoga A science that helps man communicate with his body, mind, and soul.

  7. What is Yoga? योगः चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः Control of Chitta Vritti (thought process) to attain the highest union

  8. What is Yoga? मोक्षेण योजनात् योगः What connects the soul to liberation is yoga

  9. Yoga Union of Ätmä with Parmätamä • Drasthi Vision, Inspirational renderings Faith with convection, Decision and to know and comprehend the truth

  10. What is Yoga? Body - nerves, nerves - mind, mind - intellect, intellect -consciousness. The term ‘Yoga' stands for 'union'. A yogi's ultimate aim is to be able to attain this 'union' with Eternal Self. Bahiratma—Antaratama—Paramatma

  11. The seat of action is the body The seat of emotions is the mind The seat of intellect is the head Yoga lays the foundation for purity in actions, emotions, and intellect

  12. Defilement Aversion Attachment Illusion Skepticism Affliction Agitation Perplexity Stupefied

  13. The degree of attentiveness • क्षिપ્તKshipta Disturbed • मूढ Mudha Stupefied • विक्षिપ્તVikshipta Distracted • एकाग्र Ekägra Concentrated • निरुध्ध Niruddha Absolutely balanced state of mind.

  14. अष्टांग योग • यम • नियम • आसन • प्राणायाम • प्रत्याहार • धारणा • ध्यान • समाधि

  15. Asthänaga Yoga Eight Steps Yama, Niyama Morality Äsana, Pränäyama Physical discipline Pratyähära, Dhäranä Mental alertness Dhyäna, Samädhi Spiritual awakening

  16. YAMA (Social discipline, morality ) Five Vrataव्रत • Ahimsa (non-violence) • Satya (truthfulness) • Asteya (non-stealing) • Brahmacharya (celibacy) • Aparigraha (non-covetousness)

  17. इच्छा Desire • प्रवृत्ति Activity • स्थिरता Stability • सिध्धि Attainment

  18. Niyama (Individual Discipline) Three Merit or Supporting Vows (Guna-Vratas) Four Disciplinary Vows (Shikshä Vratas) प्रत्याखान pratyäkyäna Shaucha - Purity Water Body Truthfulness Mind True knowledge Intellect Knowledge / Austerity Soul Santosh Contentment Bliss, Happiness Tapa Austerity, Controlling Desires Swädhyäy Study of scriptures/self Ishvar Pranidhäna Meditation on the Divine

  19. Shaucha Purity of Thoughts Santosh Bliss, Happiness Tapa Controlling Desires Swädhyäy Self realization Ishvar Pranidhäna Meditation on the Divine

  20. Pachakkhän and Vrata Spiritual ---To prevent influx of new Karmas. Observance of the vows is self-control and stoppage of the evil propensities of the mind Social ----- To desist from violence or theft is to preserve peace and harmony, and safety in society

  21. Benefits of Practicing Yama and Niyama Managing our energy in an integrative manner Complementing our outer life to our inner development Balancing our inner growth with outer restraint Helping to 'connect' with the Divine.

  22. Äsana (posture) brings physical as well as mental health. Yogäsana A posture in harmony with one's inner consciousness Physiological benefits Harmonizes our vitality and mental energy Develops strong mind leading to equanimity

  23. Äsana basically performs five functions: • Conative • Cognitive • Mental • Intellectual • Spiritual Äsana creates a flow of positive energy improving concentration within ourselves

  24. Pränäyama - Control of breathing Dravy and Bhäv Prän -Controls the life force -Calms the mind and the sense organs -Balances our nervous system and encourages creative thinking

  25. पूरक Inhalation • Controlled inspiration • Introspection • रेचक Exhalation • Slow controlled expiration • Getting rid of extovertedness • कुंभक Retention • Storing retained breathe • Staying in equanimity

  26. Method of Yoga Meditation Sit in a comfortable posture with an erect spine, preferably in a specific yoga posture such as the Padmäsan or the Lotus posture. Energize the breath through Pränäyama. Hold a visualization of peaceful colors, geometric designs (Yantra), natural images or that of a deity or guru for a few minutes to clear the sensory field and focus the mind internally. Repeat an affirmation or prayer to increase positive thought power. Repeat a mantra such as 'OM' at least 108 times before the meditation to still the mind. Silently observe the mind and let it empty itself out. Depending on one's natural temperament, it would help to try and establish contact with either God or a Higher Consciousness through the natural movement of one's heart.

  27. Pratyähära – Prati Ähär Controlling the senses Withdrawal of the sense organs from external objects. The senses for increased attention rather than distraction • Dhäranä -Complete absorption of the mind on a single point or task -Develops and extends our power of concentration Bähya Idol, Image, Äbhyantar Various Chakra Points in Body

  28. DhyänaThe state of meditation Concentration of thought on a single object Intense contemplation of the nature of the object of meditation. Suspension of thought process Perfect stillness of all organs of body and mind is the highest meditation

  29. Phases of mind concentration Worry Chintä Contemplation Bhävanä Dhyäna Anuprekshä Ways to overcome obstacles Adverse situation Equanimity Favorable situation Acquire Punya Karmas Mind nourishment Samyag Darshan, Jnän,Chäritra

  30. Non-virtuous Meditation Sorrowful (ÄrtaDhyäna) meditation Wrathful (RaudraDhyäna) meditation Virtuous Meditation Righteous (Dharma Dhyäna) meditation Spiritual (ShuklaDhyäna) meditation

  31. Samädhi or total absorption Merging consciousness with the object of meditation. The ultimate ‘Yoga' or connection between the individual and the universal Soul! Oneness of Dhyätä, Dhyäna and Dhyeya

  32. Purpose of Yoga • Peace of mind, calmness, and a sense of well being. • Better relationships, better health, and a better life. • Personal, philosophical, and spiritual insights. • The direct experience of your eternal center of being. • Meditation gives you something that nothing else can. • It introduces you to yourself on all levels

  33. Yogic Samkalpa (oath) For Meditation • Bhakti Yoga or Devotional Samkalpa: OM! I will perform the following yogic practices as an offering to the Divine Beloved. May all the divine powers bless me in this endeavor!" • Jnäna Yoga or Knowledge Samkalpa: "OM! I will perform the following meditations to gain knowledge of God and the higher Self. May God and the great teachers aid me in this effort!" • Karma Yoga or Service Samkalpa: "OM! I will perform the following actions as a service to God and to living beings in order to help alleviate suffering!"

  34. Performance with Detachment A detached performer identifies with ‘accomplishment’ and not with what is accomplished.

  35. The best vitamin to be a happy person is B1.

  36. Think about disagreeable situations for a week How did you act or react? Did you get frustrated or angry with your self or somebody? Did you blame somebody? How did you show your frustration?

  37. Step 1 Take notes daily Then observe all situations next day Step 2 Before you act or react to undesirable situations, recite 3 Namaskär mantra Step 3 Before you blame some body look at your self and find whether you could have done something to prevent.

  38. Step 4 Before showing your frustration to any body take few deep breathe and recite 7 Namaskär Step 5 Think about all favorable situations in life. Contemplate on how did you get into that situation. Think about karma theory and start acquiring positive balance with wholesome activities

  39. Contemplation (Anuprekshä, Bhävanä ) I will not subject myself to anger. Anger is not my inherent nature. Forgiveness is my quality.

  40. Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.

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