Psychology of Samadhi - Based on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras & 45 Years Personal Practice

[@TheYogaDen]

With sincere respect, there are things the people watching should be made aware of. 1. No matter how much one studies or who one has as a guru, there will always be someone equally qualified who disagrees. 2. Nirodha has a strongly debated meaning. Some say it means 'restraint', others say it means 'cessation'. Depending on how one interprets the word 'nirodha', it will significantly alter the interpretation of the entire text - I do not exaggerate. 3. The meaning of the word 'yoga' is more often than not interpreted as 'union' - for good reason. Defined in sutra 2, it can be understood as such: "Union (is attained when) the mind's fluctuations cease". Patanjali states in sutra 2:17 to 'reject union' - why? Because everything is already whole and complete: It is the fluctuations of our mind that creates the experience of feeling separate. Sutra 2 can also be interpreted in this way "the perception of separateness ends when the mind ceases to perceive". Put crudely, Patanjali believes yoga is a silly idea. It is akin to wishing to force a tree to become one with nature - the tree is already one with nature. And so are you. The difference is that we, unlike the tree, have a mind that creates stories about how "I" am different to and separate from everything else. Human beings are as much a part of nature as a tree, a black hole, a star and an atom. But humans have mind. This is why "only when the mind's fluctuations cease there is no longer any perception of separation, at all other times there is (and this causes suffering)". Patanjali's sutras are not about helping us to attain yoga. Patanjali knows we already have yoga. His sutras teach to quieten the mind so that we are no longer distracted by experience. There is a great deal more to Patanjali's sutras, obviously. But this is the foundation as I understand it. How ever much you and I may agree or disagree, I wish you peace.

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Samadhi is the experience of the inner state without the interference of the senses. It’s basically you experiencing you without you. 🙏🏽 🧘🏽

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No it is basically convincing you that you are not thy senses

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Wow what a amazing exlent see this guru tells teaches.samadhi tremendous respect hats off ji hiw lucky we.are hear this so so

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I liked this explanation on yog. I will be consistent with fallowing episodes. I am willing to study yoga systematically as per the patanjali's sutras dhanyavaad swamiji.

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[@agucci]

Samadhi is very good. 🙏

[@hwv9229]

Thank you, Swamiji, for creating this video. It feels like a dream come true, as I have always hoped for an opportunity to learn from you about Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. As an ordinary yoga practitioner, I believe these teachings would be immensely beneficial, given your ability to present them in a profound yet easy-to-understand manner.

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[@robyogashakti5661]

Dear Swamiji,Thank you so much again for your clear explanation of this Sutras and sharing your own experiences. Very inspiring🌸🙏🏻

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so unique simple and profound 😊 grateful to you for making vedanta easy to understand 🕉️ तत्वमअसी

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Very thoughtful presentation. Thank you. Looking forward to more guidance

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Thank you Tadatmananda swami, am in for this until samadhi is attained ❤❤❤

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the idea to get "high on God", is a splendid idea

[@leematthews6812]

Very interesting, thanks for posting.

[@alukuhito]

I had a workmate that was totally into yoga, but he was so experience-focussed. He just didn't seem to grasp that all experiences, no matter how profound, come and go. It's very tempting to go after blissful "spiritual" experiences.

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Thank you very much for such a beautiful and clear explanation on a great topic of self-realization : Samadhi (Entombed)

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Very interesting. I am truly interested in the Yoga Sutra and have read many interpretations of it. Let's keep this going please.

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Namaskar Swamiji, I am greatly intrigued by your wisdom and the clarity you bring to making these videos. I could not help but notice the interesting topic which says psychology of samadhi, and that helps me wonder if all movements of the mind are stalled or let go of in the state does still psychology apply?

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