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Line 49: − # Meaning and Definition: The primary definition of Yoga given by Maharshi Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras that forms the basis of the Ashtanga Yoga is 'yogazcittavRttinirodha'. In simple parlanc it means yoga is the control of the wandering of the manas. The Bhagavad Gita defines Yoga as the mindset of balance in success or failure (i.e.samatvaM yoga ucyate). In another definition, the Bhagavad Gita links karma and yoga and defines yoga as excellence in work (ie. yogaH karmasu kaushalam).<ref>Dharm P.S. Bhawuk (2011), [https://lakshminarayanlenasia.com/articles/Spirituality-and-Indian-Psychology-Lessons-From-the-Bhagavad-Gita.pdf Spirituality and Indian Psychology: Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita], New York: Springer</ref> Patanjali yoga is aimed at chitta vrttinirodha, i.e. cessation of the modifications of all kinds of mental activity.<ref>Salagame K. K. (2014), [https://www.academia.edu/26430017/Positive_Psychology_and_Indian_Psychology_Birds_of_the_Same_Feather Positive psychology and Indian psychology: Birds of the same feather], Psychological Studies (Volume 59, Number 2), India: National Academy of Psychology.</ref>
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The purpose of yoga is an inner cleansing of the individuals' thoughts, emotions and feelings. Infact, Yoga lays claim to many benefits. It enhances flexibility, strength, coordination and body awareness. In addition, it also promotes concentration and a sense of calmness and relaxation. While doing yoga, there is deeper connection with the inner self and an enriching relationship with the natural surrounding is developed.
The purpose of yoga is an inner cleansing of the individuals' thoughts, emotions and feelings. Infact, Yoga lays claim to many benefits. It enhances flexibility, strength, coordination and body awareness. In addition, it also promotes concentration and a sense of calmness and relaxation. While doing yoga, there is deeper connection with the inner self and an enriching relationship with the natural surrounding is developed.
Yogic activities energize the body, giving it vitality and improve individuals' capacity. It also helps in expanding adaptability, muscle quality and body tone. It improves breathing and vitality. And more importantly, Yoga helps build inner strength that is vital in the journey of life.<ref name=":0">Yoga - Level B ([https://nios.ac.in/media/documents/OBE_indian_knowledge_tradition/Level_B/Yoga/Yoga_(Level-B)_ch-1-final.pdf Chapter 1]), Open Basic Education Programme (Bharatiya Jnana Parampara), Noida: National Institute of Open Schooling.</ref>
Yogic activities energize the body, giving it vitality and improve individuals' capacity. It also helps in expanding adaptability, muscle quality and body tone. It improves breathing and vitality. And more importantly, Yoga helps build inner strength that is vital in the journey of life.<ref name=":0">Yoga - Level B ([https://nios.ac.in/media/documents/OBE_indian_knowledge_tradition/Level_B/Yoga/Yoga_(Level-B)_ch-1-final.pdf Chapter 1]), Open Basic Education Programme (Bharatiya Jnana Parampara), Noida: National Institute of Open Schooling.</ref>
== परिभाषा ॥ Meaning of Yoga ==
Meaning and Definition: The primary definition of Yoga given by Maharshi Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras that forms the basis of the Ashtanga Yoga is 'yogazcittavRttinirodha'. In simple parlanc it means yoga is the control of the wandering of the manas. The Bhagavad Gita defines Yoga as the mindset of balance in success or failure (i.e.samatvaM yoga ucyate). In another definition, the Bhagavad Gita links karma and yoga and defines yoga as excellence in work (ie. yogaH karmasu kaushalam).<ref>Dharm P.S. Bhawuk (2011), [https://lakshminarayanlenasia.com/articles/Spirituality-and-Indian-Psychology-Lessons-From-the-Bhagavad-Gita.pdf Spirituality and Indian Psychology: Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita], New York: Springer</ref> Patanjali yoga is aimed at chitta vrttinirodha, i.e. cessation of the modifications of all kinds of mental activity.<ref>Salagame K. K. (2014), [https://www.academia.edu/26430017/Positive_Psychology_and_Indian_Psychology_Birds_of_the_Same_Feather Positive psychology and Indian psychology: Birds of the same feather], Psychological Studies (Volume 59, Number 2), India: National Academy of Psychology.</ref>
Dattatreya Samhita states, sarvachinta parityagat nishchinta yoga uchyate. Meaning, the state wherein there is no Sankalpa-Vikalpa, as a result of renouncing the formative will is termed Yoga. It is defined as Yoga samadhih samatavastha jivatma paramatmanoh ie. Jivatman becomes identical with Brahman. That is Yoga. The Bhagavad Gita says, Yogah karmasu Kaushalam ie. Yoga is skill in action and Samatvam Yoga Uchyate ie. equillibrium is called Yoga.
Yoga in a generic sense refers to Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Mantra Yoga and Laya Yoga. In a restricted sense it means the Ashtanga Yoga or Raja Yoga of Patanjali Maharshi. And a Yogi is on who has reached the highest Samadhi which is the final achievement or fulfilment of Yoga.<ref>Swami Sivananda (2006), [https://archive.org/details/practice-of-yoga/mode/2up?view=theater Practice of Yoga], Shivanandanagar: The Divine Life Society.</ref>
== योगदर्शनस्य महत्त्वम् ॥ Importance of Yoga ==
== योगदर्शनस्य महत्त्वम् ॥ Importance of Yoga ==
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# Importance of Yoga - holistic personality development
# Importance of Yoga - holistic personality development
# Laukik and Adhyatmik benefits of Yoga
# Laukik and Adhyatmik benefits of Yoga