Man’s egoistic feelings, expressing as likes and dislikes, are entirely responsible for the bondage of the soul to the body and earthly environment. His cognizing intelligence is a mere registrar of experiences , in a disinterested , academic way…feeling(is) the faulty that passes judgment on the experience in terms of pain or pleasure of the body , sorrow or happiness of the mind according to habitual attitudes of likes and dislikes. By the practice of Yoga man frees himself from the reactions of likes and dislikes by filling his heart with unchanging ecstatic divine joy.Not by restlessness or emotional reactions , but by calmness , by deep trust in God , we reach the yogic state of an equilibrated being.TECHNIQUES FOR CALMING THE EMOTIONS
Breathe slowly and deeply and then exhale the breath and keep it out as long as it is comfortable, concentrating on the inner calmness of breathlessness.
INNER SILENCE
Inner silence has profound effects on both the body and mind. One experiences a state of deep rest, marked by decreases in heartbeat rate, oxygen consumption, perspiration, muscle tension, blood pressure and levels of stress hormones. One also achieves a state of heightened mental clarity and emotional ease. Whereas stress saps vitality, silence restores it. whereas stress lowers resistance to disease, silence raises it. Inner silence reduces anxiety, tension, irritability, chronic fatigue and depression.
Success on the spiritual path requires a deep sense of dedication.The Mind cannot be divided.If one's focus vacillates between wanting god anf giving in to contrary temptations , that is like setting out to cross the sea with one's feet in two different boats.The traveller will not get very far!The Heart must make a spiritual committment .
BOOK REFERRED
YOGODA SATSANGA (self realization)
A Booklet devoted to healing of Body, Mind and Soul
