SIVAM Commentary (Samkhya & Yoga) On Yogadarsana Of Maharshi Patañjali : Vibhutipada

Vol-3: Vibhutipada

Vibhutipada defines and elaborates dharana, dhyana and samadhi, which are the last three of the eight limbs of Yoga.This chapter deals extensively with the application and results, the vibhuti-s, of the above spiritual phenomena.The word Vibhuti may be translated as Special Yogic Perception and Experience. It also means abundance and magnificence. All the vibhuti-s mentioned in this chapter progressively lead the yogi to reach supreme state. They also imbibe in him confidence and clarity.Siddhi-s are signs of success and are a definite, definable specific outcome of spiritual practices.The Aphorisms speak on interesting features like mental transformations in deep spiritual practices, how a yogi's chitta enters into another body, how a yogi splits his mind etc,.This book provides practical instructions on how to accomplish samadhi, samprajñatasamadhi, and acquire siddhi-s, in order to get liberated.The present volume has elaborate sections on Nadayoga, Kundalini Yoga, and Mudra-s which are integral principles and practices of Hatayoga.SIVAM (Name of the Commentary)SIVAM (to mean purity, welfare, auspicious, liberation), the present work (in four volumes), is an independent research work based on more than ninety classical scriptures, presented in simple English. It treats Yogadarsana traditionally, as all the ancient classical works have treated.It discusses all the doctrines, principles, and practices as intended to be implemented by the aphorisms and the ancient teachers. The current work makes the subject as practical as possible with hints and analogies.This work is neither a translation nor a compilation. It is an independent work, amply and exhaustively, substantiated by the available classical bhashya-s (commentaries). Of course, in certain instances, the import of the aphorisms are given precedence over the bhashya-s.Classical scriptures are used to explain each word thoroughly in four volumes.It has a phonetic guide, a well-made index (for both English and Sanskrit words) and a bibliography.This series, besides describing doctrinal aspects of Samkhya and Yoga, discusses, in-depth, on traditional practices of Yama s, Niyama-s, Asana-s, Pranayana, Pratyahara, Samadhi, Samprajñatasamadhi, and Asamprajñatasamadhi.The work describes the meanings of Purusha, prakriti, indriya-s, manas, ahamkara, and buddhi, which are usually loosely translated to mean soul, nature, sense organs, mind, ego, and intellect respectively. A thorough and precise knowledge of them is indispensable for attaining samadhi-s.SIVAM is a reference work for scholars, researchers, teachers, students and for committed practitioners.Yogadarsana

They liken Yogadarsana to an ocean which is the source of all great rivers, like Ganga. All the other Darsana-s, in their essence, are embedded in Yoga. Yoga establishes a firm foundation for other spiritual studies.Yogadarsana transcends religion, faith, or beliefs, freeing the mind from any bias. It speaks of the welfare of the entire humanity and living beings without discrimination on any ground.It is a discussion of spiritual, intellectual, and moral foundations for liberation.Yogadarsana maintains pragmatism. Progress can be measured from the individual's behavioral patterns-his psychological response to the surrounding environment fostering a clearly discernible sound sense of detachment.