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 Sutra 29 [By making samyama on the polestar, one gains knowledge of the motions of the stars] It has already been remarked that there is a strong resemblance between the cosmology of Patañjali and the theories of modem atomic physics. Yet the ancient Hindus had, as far as we know, practically no scientific apparatus of any accuracy. This fact alone would seem to offer some proof of the validity of the psychic powers. For how else could these sages have formed such a correct and comprehensive picture of the nature of the universe? This knowledge cannot have been based, as ours is, simply upon sense-perception assisted by instruments.

 

 The Mandala Brahmana Upanishad  (the Sacred Interplay of Ritual and Spiritual Wisdom) Devotion to one's guru, love of true path, enjoyment of objects producing happiness, internal satisfaction, freedom from association, living in a retired place, the controlling of the manas, not longing after fruits of action, and a state of vairagya, all these constitute Niyamas. The Mandala Brahmana Upanishad, one of the 20 Yoga Upanishads attached to the Shukla Yajurveda, represents a confluence of Vedic ritualism and philosophical inquiry, serving as a bridge between the ritualistic Brahmanas and the mystical Upanishads. Its teachings shed light on the transition from external rituals to internal contemplation and self-realization. This Upanishad seamlessly weaves together the profound insights of spiritual wisdom and the intricate rituals of the Brahmanas. It  emerges from the rich tapestry of the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BC to 500 BC. The text describes Yoga as...

 The Hamsa Upanishad  (The Inner Divinity through the Supreme Breath) At our birth it enters into us, the migratory bird! like the fire, invisibly present in the wood, like the oil hidden in the sesame seed, it dwells in the deepest depth of us: to know that (the bird) is to free oneself from death. The Hamsa Upanishad, one of the 20 Yoga Upanishads attached to the Shukla Yajurveda, stands as a beacon of light, guiding seekers on a journey of discovering the inner divinity through the supreme breath. The Upanishad derives its name from the word “Hamsa,” which represents the divine swan or the symbol of the supreme soul. Its precise origins and authorship remain uncertain, but it is believed to have been composed between the 15th and 16th centuries AD. The Upanishad is structured as a disorganized medley of ideas, in the form of a discourse between Hindu sage Gautama and the divine Sanatkumara, on the knowledge of Hamsa-vidya as a prelude to Brahmavidya. The text describes the ...

 The Advaya Taraka Upanishad  (The Non-Dual Essence of Reality) Know then that Yoga is two fold, in the relationship of priority and posteriority. The former should be known Taraka (mind), the latter Amanaska (non mind). The Advaya Taraka Upanishad, one of the 20 Yoga Upanishads attached to the Shukla Yajurveda, offers deep insights into the nature of reality and the realization of non-duality. This Upanishad explores the concept of Advaita (non-dualism) and provides practical guidance for seekers on the path to self-realization. Advaya Taraka is a composite Sanskrit word, consisting of advaya which means “nondual, identity, unity, not two, without a second”, and taraka which means “star, pupil of the eye” and figuratively “deliverer, rescuer.” Its exact origins and dating are uncertain because it draws upon the philosophical principles expounded by great sages and teachers like Adi Shankaracharya. The Upanishad presents the principle of Advaita, emphasizing the non-dual natur...

  The Tara Sara Upanishad  (The Supreme Goddess and Her Cosmic Essence) That which is Om is the indestructible, the supreme, and the Brahman. That alone should be worshipped. It is this that is of the eight subtle syllables. The Tara Sara Upanishad is classified as one of 14 Vaishnava Upanishads attached to the Shukla Yajurveda. This Upanishad delves into the worship, symbolism, and spiritual significance of Goddess Tara Sara, guiding seekers on the path of spiritual awakening and liberation. Rooted in the ancient Vedic tradition, this Upanishad continues to hold enduring significance as it unveils the divine mysteries of the cosmic feminine principle. Goddess Tara Sara is revered as the Supreme Goddess, transcending the dualities of existence and representing the ultimate reality. The origins of this Upanishad can be traced back to the ancient Vedic period which dates back to approximately 1500-500 BC. The text is notable for its discussion of Om for yogic meditation as Tarak...