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Way to Attain Brahman by Practice Yoga

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युञ्जन्नेवं सदात्मानं योगी विगतकल्मष: | सुखेन ब्रह्मसंस्पर्शमत्यन्तं सुखमश्नुते || 28|| yuñjann evaṁ sadātmānaṁ yogī vigata-kalmaṣhaḥ sukhena brahma-sansparśham atyantaṁ sukham aśhnute   Thus the yogi free from evil, practising yoga (union with Atma) always, attains easily the highest bliss resulting from contact with Brahman (The Bhagwad Gita 6/6). Commentary: Several people ask “What is the easiest way to attain Brahman ?” The Lord answers the question here. Two practices should be followed. (1) The mind should be free from evil thoughts and tendencies. (2) It should be brought to dwell in Atma by Dhyana Yoga.

18 styles of yoga in the Bhagavad Gita

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  18 styles of yoga in the Bhagavad Gita Yoga is an ancient invention that is still celebrated today. Yoga is a set of specific exercises that comprise poses combined with breathing techniques, a mediation that directly benefits us mentally, physically, and emotionally. Involving yoga in our daily lifestyle relaxes us benefiting us with a better and brighter mood. The ancient scripture of Hindus – Srimad Bhagavad Gita is a treasure for ‘yoga’ lovers. It is a holy book that speaks about the detached way of life through its 700 ‘shlokas’ divided into 18 chapters where 3 chapters have a great explanation of different types of yoga. The 18 Styles of yoga according to Bhagavad Gita are listed: 1 . Visada yoga The style of yoga that is also known as the Yoga of the Dejection of the Spirit as it is a spiritual rule set and takes us from the very level in which we find ourselves detaching us from the chaos of this world. When Arjuna was confused about his duties and suffering ...