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
What is a 'rule'? Explain ‘Swadhyaya’ and ‘Ishwar Pranidhan’.
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Answer
$1.$ Swadhyaya: The exchange of ideas for the purification of thoughts and the attainment of knowledge is called 'Swadhyaya'.
Swadhyaya means the study of the Holy Scriptures.
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.
$2.$ 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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