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The Yoga that ensues from intently listening to the internal sound of Anahata Nada is called Nada Yoga. This Anahata sound is infinite and ageless. It began with the expression of the physical universe from one, absolute, indivisible formless God. When this world came into being, so did Nada. Om is the initial nada. The highest Yogis say that its the first vibration of creation.
The Holy Bible says, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" ~ John 1/1 This word or sound is Nada.
Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: Samadhi Pada, 26 :
Sa Purbesham api Guru Kalen anavachhedath.
- God is the Guru of all ancient Gurus. He is unpurturbed by the passage of time.
27: Tasya Vachaka Pranava.
- Pranava or Om is his name. This ancient vibration is his symbol.
Hatha Yoga Pradipika : Indrianam mano natho... ... nadam ashritah.
-Mind is the master of the sense organs, Prana is the master of the mind. Prana or maruta or the vital breath can be mastered by Laya Yoga. Sa Layo Nadam ashritah. This absorption can be attained with the help of Nada.
The whole external world is the creation of Nada. Nada is of 4 kinds. Vaikhari (words we speak), Madhyama (Mental thoughts), Pashyanti (subtle intuitive vibrations) and Para Nada (Divine word).
Nada Yoga: When the ears are closed and the yogi is constantly engaged in Bhramari Mudra, a moment comes when he can hear the internal sweet sound that never stops. We have always heard it! We are only not conscious of it, being overwhelmed by external noises of the world. This first sound is like the call of crickets in the evening. Actually its the vibration of Prana. Its like a thread that has to be grasped and followed. It will lead to other deeper sounds and ultimately the "cave" inside the heart chakra.
This world is composed of noisy vibrations of all kinds. The Nada ensnares the mind and leads it into very deep meditative states into quieter and quieter vibrations... into Samadhi.
Yogataravali : Srinoti sabdatitam nadam muktir na samsaya. - ~ By listening to this Anahata vibration beyond the realm of sounds, one surely attains enlightenment.
5 comments:
My dear friend,
I've just hit upon your blog and I feel that you are doing commedable work.Keep it up! Bharatha needs more and more people like you.
However, I am a bit disappointed about the title "Theory of Yoga". As you yourself must be aware- judging by the knowledge at display in your blog- Yoga is not just a theory, its a fact. Pure unquestionable knowledge. "Theory" makes is sound like as if this is the closest possible and most widely accepted explanation of some phenomenon, just like the Aryan Invasion "Theory". I felt I must make a response to the title so I did it, rest is your discretion.
Shivoham,
Rohit
Wow!! This blog is fabulous. It has contained many things which we are told in my yoga classes. Thanks for describing these words because it has very important role in the yoga practice.
Honey
Great
It is a great article.
Namaste AmitabhJi
very fine writing. Especially the part on following the sounds/vibrations from one sound to deeper and subtle ones to finally Samadhi
In response to the earlier comment by one learned reader - Theory lends the sadhaka clarity on what needs to be done or pursued. This way Theory is an integral part of practice and need not be neglected. Theory well presented also showcases the practice and enables others to well appreciate the goal, intricacies and what is being talked about in the first place. Showcasing is different from showboating- the intent behind showcasing is to present and inspire others to an arts beauty etc. IN this aspect theory well done has its own importance.
This post i feel has vey beautifully distilled the theory/practice and reflects the depth of the writer in his practise.
Thanks sir for making me happy reading this post. Namaste
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