Secrets of the Patanjali Yoga Sutra

The importance of PYS (Patanjali's Yoga Sutras) for human life cannot be over-emphasized. Every sutra of PYS has a practical relevance guiding a human being in transcending all dimensions of personality and finally attaining to the goal of life i.e. elimination of duhkha or pain / miseries permanently.

Tantra is considered as “shrutishakha visesha” (special branch of shrutis or Vedas). Incidentally, the Hatha Yoga Tradition is a direct offshoot of Tantra. There is a lot of mis-understanding, if not complete ignorance, attached to the term ‘tantra’, and this fact is compounded, in modern times, by exclusive identification of Tantra with sexual practices, ‘black-magic’ , antinomian acts, etc. On the contrary, the term "Tantra" actually denotes teachings and practices found in the scriptures known as tantras or āgamas; the repertoire of Tantric practices include rituals, worship, mantras, mandala, nyasa, visualization, kundalini awakening, - practices  applicable to all human beings whatever be the station in life.

All darshanas or Indian Philosophies, except the Charvaka darshana, are spiritual. PYS can be considered as the grammar of all spirituality.  If more than 95% of physical ailments are psycho-somatic, as affirmed by modern science, then, if the psyche or mind is kept happy, the soma or the body will automatically be healthy. The spiritual principle in us is subtler than the mind. Therefore, if spiritual aspirations are fulfilled, if one is spiritual, then the mind can naturally be kept happy. It is necessary to understand this ‘spirituality’ and cater to its needs.

‘Mysticism’ is the term used to refer to matters which cannot be rationalized by the mind or which are super-sensual. The state of Pure Awareness and Siddhis in PYS can be considered as examples of the ‘mystical’ phenomena.  Understanding mysticism in PYS definitely inspires further practice of Yoga. The foray into PYS is a never-ending one. Self-introspection becomes mandatory, and self-evolution, inevitable.

Dr. N. Ganesh Rao has conducted more than 1500 hours of lectures & practical sessions besides writing several Research Papers on the subject of PYS. He has also conducted yoga sessions (philosophy and practical) in more than 20 countries around the world. He has designed this program with the intention of providing an in-depth exploration of the Yoga Sutras' secret treasures through the lens of Tantra, enabling students to comprehend the practice of self-reflection and self-inquiry while also establishing clarity and distinction with the mysticism and spirituality associated with it. Sign Up Now!