20/04/2025
Tko je prvi jogi, adiyogi, "otac joge"?
Let me bust a few myths.
Yoga does not begin with Patanjali. Shiva, as the Adiyogi, is present at its origin, and with him, we also find the roots of Ta**ra.
Although Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras are considered a foundational text of classical yoga, historical and spiritual sources clearly indicate that yoga did not originate with him. In both Vedic and Ta***ic traditions, Shiva is revered as Adiyogi – the first yogi – who transmitted the knowledge of yoga and ta**ra to the Saptarishis, the seven great sages. This knowledge was not limited to meditation and ethics, but encompassed all aspects of inner development: working with the body, breath, energy (prana), mind, and consciousness. Ta**ra – as an ancient spiritual system from which most of today’s yogic practices have emerged – is regarded as a direct legacy of Shiva-tattva, or the principle of Shiva.
The chakras are the foundation of the Ta***ic energy model.
Although the chakras are not mentioned in the Yoga Sutras, they are a central element of Ta***ic philosophy and practice. Systems such as Shat-chakra Nirupana, Goraksha Samhita, and Hatha Yoga Pradipika clearly describe the energy centers (chakras), their functions, colors, mantras, and associated mental tendencies. In many modern schools of yoga that work with internal energy, chakra work is central – which is a direct consequence of Ta***ic influence, not solely Patanjali's yoga.
The teacher (guru) is a crucial aspect of the spiritual path.
The idea that yoga is independent of the teacher contradicts the millennia-old tradition of the guru–shishya (teacher–disciple) relationship. In Ta**ra especially, the guru is not merely someone who transmits a technique but one who imparts inner vibration – shaktipat – and guides the student through the stages of inner transformation. Without a living transmission, knowledge remains theoretical. Relying solely on personal effort without the guidance of an experienced teacher can lead to confusion or stagnation on the path.
Yoga and the psyche – and the metaphor of bringing light into a dark room – also reveal important insights.
When properly guided, yoga practice functions like light entering a dark room: it does not need to “fight” the darkness – its presence is enough. Asanas, pranayama, meditation, and introspective techniques not only help calm the mind but also heal deeper layers of the psyche, suppressed emotions, stress, and trauma. Through regular practice, yoga becomes a tool for subtle yet thorough purification of consciousness.
Rajadhiraja Yoga is a modern synthesis of ancient Shiva-Ta***ic teaching
Rajadhiraja Yoga, systematized by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti in the 20th century, directly continues the Shiva-Ta***ic tradition. The name “Rajadhiraja” means “king of kings,” referring to the highest form of inner sovereignty – precisely what Shiva as Adiyogi symbolizes. Anandamurti’s interpretation of Ta**ra and Yoga sees Shiva not merely as a mythological figure, but as an archetypal model and source of spiritual science. In his words:
“Ta**ra is the fundamental spiritual science taught by Shiva. He was the first to systematize and spread the practical techniques of Ta**ra and Yoga for the spiritual liberation of all human beings.”
(Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, “Namah Shivaya Shantaya”)
In Rajadhiraja Yoga, the asanas are precisely aligned with specific vrttis – mental propensities – and act therapeutically on the chakras and subconscious patterns. In this system, physical practice, moral discipline, mantra work, meditation, and social ethics form an integrated whole aimed at both personal and collective evolution.
Because of all this, it is important to approach yoga not only through a historical and textual lens, but through a living, experiential dimension that transcends individual systems. Yoga is not merely a personal practice or philosophy – it is a comprehensive path of inner transformation and connection with Consciousness, as taught by Adiyogi and all true masters throughout history.
