18/04/2024
There is absolutely nothing arbitrary about the 8 limbs of Patanjali’s yoga.
The path begins in our world, all the things we touch, smell, name, and interact with. Our world being a reflection of internal machinations. Once we get on the 8-limb path and practice, things shift, they change. The most obvious change is the quietness. With each practice, with each interaction with the limbs, particularly the first four, we start questioning, more and more, the internal machinations, the views, the knowledge, the sounds, and just about everything else. There is a realization of how grossly material we are and how with each day, month, and year, we become more separate from each other and more out of touch with our spiritual self. It is here on the path we encounter a subtleness of thought, a pause in the automatic responses and impressions we are so engrossed in.
There is a proof to the science of yoga. It is not random. The practice, the teachings, and the limbs reveal a bold new world. We do actually move from gross material thoughts, feelings, views, names, and labeling towards a more subtle way, a simpler way. A way of unity and care for fellow beings. Love. Within the enormous circular whirlpool like 8 limbs is hope for you, us, and everyone.
We are spiritual beings. We have lost our way. The limbs are our way home.
We cannot sit on the sidelines and watch our world go to s**t.
✨Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi✨
For yourself, for everyone around you, and the world you know what to do.
