Introduction
In all the Ancient Cultures on this planet, the 'word' was considered to have paramount importance. First there was the 'word' and then followed all else. Some called it the 'sound'. The 'Big Bang' is considered to be the sound of creation. In the land of the Hindukush mountains and the river Sind flowing down, it is called 'Nama', the 'name'. That one word or the name that represents Divinity and all creation that emanates from it. That one name or sound has been interpreted by various people over eras and across the universal spectrum in various ways. In Bhāratavarśa, now called India it has been mentioned in every ancient text as the 'Praņava' the divine sound which is Aum. This one sound holds within it, all possible sounds. Various scholars have ascribed many meaningful explanations to Aum. But the fact remains that the value of Aurm or the essence of Aum lies in hearing it, sensing and feeling the vibrations of this sound and not in any cerebral understanding of it. That is also the reason why all learning is said to start with 'Sravana' the 'hearing' process. When a child is born, the divine word is whispered in its ear. Then, follows the process of Manana, Chintana and Nidhidhyāsa which is, understanding, learning and absorption into the knowledge and known. The subject of Yog is pious and divine. Coming from the womb of Śrī Hiranyagarbha of Śrī Vaikuntha, it is a matter of 'Śravana'. Just as the sightless grope their way behind those who have sight, hearing the footsteps, so also every seeker of Truth follows by hearing the words of the wise one. Persons of great stature in various fields of knowledge and learning will walk upon this planet and when the time comes, will disappear into oblivion. What remains behind is the spoken word. Words are then written and documented and immortalised so that they become the beacon of search-light for the seekers to come. This is one very small and humble attempt to preserve in print, the words of wisdom which I am very certain will become guiding lights for those on the path of Yog. Can all the waters of a river ever be harnessed? Just as that is an impossibility, so also it is with Prashant Iyengar's teachings. In fact, it would be more akin to harnessing the waters of many many rivers and not just one river. Not even daring that thought, I have in my very limited capacity made an attempt to put across a collection of his spoken words from his teachings in the live lessons given by him. What you will read on the pages to follow is not in any order of importance. The arrangement is just a logical sequencing. It is not to be misunderstood that what is listed here is the most essential or important of all his teachings. I have not attempted to sift gold from sand. In fact, when there is no sand what does one sift? Every nugget is pure gold, each as valuable and incomparable as the other. Whatever is not included here is what I may have missed out on, what I have not been fortunate enough to catch and record, and what I am sure will see birth in print sometime sooner or later through the efforts of those more fortunate than me.
About The Book
Yog is the philosophy of conduct of life. In Yog the beauty and nond must became subservient to breath. Yog allows us to be away from the ultra-violet rays of life In Patanjali's scheme, the adherence to means of Yog itself is Yog In life we can be brain-washed: but in Yog, we can wash the brain.
About The Author
Prashant S. Iyengar has been privileged to be born as the son of Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar and Yoga Preriņi Ramamani Iyengar. In his personal quest in Yog he has been studying and exploring the practices of Yog using his body breath and mental states as instruments of learning. His study and inquiry into the scriptures of Indian texts, particularly Dharmaśāstra, Mimämsä Šästra, Itihāsa and Purana bring scholastic excellence in his spoken and written teachings. Those who learn from him are fortunate to get showered with the grace of his knowledge and wisdom.
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