YOGIC PRINCIPLES TO BE FOLLOWED BY A YOGA SADHAKA

YOGIC PRINCIPLES TO BE FOLLOWED BY A YOGA SADHAKA
Yoga has been practiced down the ages as a composite system of physical, mental and spiritual disciple the whole process of yoga in an ascent into the purity if that absolute perfection, which in the original state of man. It implies, therefore, the removal of enveloping impurities, the stilling of lower feelings & thoughts and the establishment of a state of perfect balance and harmony. All the perfection as their basis and thus a new world order of love could easily be effected by the adoption of even the simplest and most fundamental observances of yogic discipline yoga practices not only concern with the physical cultural but also it helpful to develop completes mental, physical and spiritual status of the sadhakas.
There are some principles which must be followed by yoga sadhaka so that the complete development take place.
According to the hathayoga pradipika, there are some disciplines which must be followed by yoga sadhaka, to get maximum effect by doing yoga practices.
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To succeed in yoga, enthusiasm or, we could say,' a positive attitude is absolutely essential. Everyday should seem like the first day of practices. The same zeal should exist between a sadhaka and his sadhana.
No matter what happens, externally, rain, hail or shine, your sadhana must be done regularly. Whether you are afflicted with material loses or you acquire valuable possessions, whether there are visible signs of progress in your sadhana or not, you no matter what, your attitude should always be optimistic.
Discrimination is the third prerequisite for success in yoga. Everything you do and every aspect of your life, including your diet clothing, company, material necessities etc. Should be conductive to your sadhana. Unshakeable faith in Guru and the ultimate truth or reality is the most important tools for a sadhaka.
Courage is also recommended for fulfilling yoga, courage as they down, courage, persevere once and faith go hand in hand. Not only in the face of internal hardships but the external once also.
During the period of sadhana you must find it useless to mix with people who have lower aspirations. At that stage, the less you involve yourself with other the more your inner knowledge can grow. Of course, sadhaka should not consider the other to be inferior, but until his physical, mental, emotional and psychic resistance are developed, it is better to stay away from social interactions.
These six factors can be cultivated anywhere, whether living in a city with your family or alone in a hermitage.
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Overeating, exertion, talkativeness, adhering to rules, being in the company of common people and unsteadiness are the six causes which destroy yoga.
The object of yoga practice is overall development of yoga sadhaka. W hen a sadhaka is in the process of development, he must avoid all activities which waste energy and distract the mind. One major obstacle to yoga is overeating. When the body is over loaded with food, it become sluggish and the mind becomes dull.
If the body is toxic and lethargic, how can you expect to make progress in sadhana?
However yoga sadhaka avoid overeating and it's consequences them the sadhana. You are doing will help you to progress quickly.
2. Overexerting or overstraining: Hand physical labor or intense mental work taxes one of the energy system and can create further imbalance between two energies. The yoga sadhaka has to conserve and build up his store of energy for spiritual purpose and should not waste it in forming any unnecessary physical or mental facts.
Talkativeness: Too much talking disputes vital energy and wastes time which could be better spent in awakening the inner awareness. Gossiping with people who have low morals base consciousness and sensuous desires cannot may influence yoga sadhaka.
Unsteadiness: Unsteadiness means an imbalanced body metabolism inability to hold one posture for a periods of time and a wavering mind. Obviously yoga cannot be achieved under these condition. When there is physical, mental, emotional and psychic imbalance, the energy is dispersed, but if the energy is proper channel zed, all the bodily systems become stable and physical and mental steadiness develop automatically. When there is inconsistency and irregularity in like style further imbalance in the steady body cultivate yoga.
Yama And Niyama: The mind and body interact to a greater extent than is nonracially imagined. Physical health is dependent an mental well- being, and it is therefore necessary to cultivate mantel being. It is therefore necessary to cultivate mental well being which ensure a steady and tranquil mind before turning one's attentions to physical well being.
If the mind is subject to unsettling emotions, the resulting bodily disturbances cannot be combated by any of the yoga sadhana.
The value of yoga sadhana is therefore limited with the yamas and niyamas or ten commitments. In yoga Shastra it is mention that
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Non violence, truth, nonstealing, continence forgiveness, endurance, comparison, humility ten rules of conduct.
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Penance (austerity), contentment, belief (faith) in the supreme (God), charity, worship of god, listening to the recitation of soured scripture modesty, a discerning intellect, japa, and sacrifice are the ten observances.
In the yoga sutra of patanjali, only 5 yama, 5 niyama are specified: non violence, Truth ness honesty, abstinence and non passiveness, cleanliness contentment austerity, self analysis and resignation to the supreme being.
However the hathartnawali says that there are 15 Yama and 11 niyama, mental pleasure contentment. Keeping silence, control of senses compassion, politeness, for give ness, purity of thought non violence, abstinence, patience and for bearance endurance and fasting.
Conclusion: The whole process of yoga in nascent into the purity of that absolute perfection, which is the original state of man. It implies, therefore, the removal of enveloping impurities, the stilling of lower feeling and though and the establish and harmony.
So, to attain this level of attainments through yoga sadhana. Some yogic principles must be followed by sadhaka.
Reference books :
(1) Hathayoga pradipika by swami muktidhananda.
(2) The Royal path by swami rama.
(3) Text book of yoga- yogeshwar.