Dharma is regarded as duty, especially our duty as souls in a human body. But this meaning is based on a deeper sense of the word. Ultimately, dharma is the essential nature of something, or that …
GREED ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY
Greed is one of the six material qualities (shad-guna) which affect our minds, and can interfere with yoga practice. They are: kama — selfish desire (lust) krodha — anger lobha — greed …
UNCERTAINTY AND CONFUSION ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY
Yoga philosophy culminates in enlightenment: A state in which perfect yogis are 100% free from uncertainty and confusion. What about the rest of us though? Yoga, a robust learning system, can help us …
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FAITH AND DOUBT ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY
According to the philosophy of yoga, faith and doubt are both useful. From the beginning of yoga practice to its perfection, our desires inspire us. When our desires are fulfilled, our faith …
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GRIEF ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY
Deep sorrow, especially when caused by the death of someone close to us, is a powerful emotion. As with other emotions, yoga philosophy focuses on our response to grief. Whether it lifts us up, drags …
SHAME ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY
Guilt and shame are related kinds of regret. Their differences are in the regret’s root, target and intensity. Shame has less motivational value than does guilt, and motivation lies at the foundation …