Pravritti and Nivritti
it is conventional to separate the message of the Bhagavad Gita into three yoga paths: action, devotion, and wisdom. But all these three paths are there in the Yogasutra. It is just the emphasis on certain practices, depending on the stage of the practitioner, that is different.
A. G. Mohan • Yoga Reminder: Lightened Reflections
When a person maintains a sense of proportion and is constantly alert, he has Samadhanam
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The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living: A Verse-by-Verse Commentary: Vols 1–3 (The End of Sorrow, Like a Thousand Suns, To Love Is to Know Me) (The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, 1)
Eknath Easwaran • 1 highlight
amazon.comHaving taught this, Krishna goes on to explain other worthy paths which, pursued steadfastly, will bring a seeker to equanimity and, finally, liberation.
Kim Knott • Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Karma-yoga, as outlined in the Gītā, is an action-oriented path through which one can avoid the vicious cycle of karmic reaction by acting purely out of dharma, duty, rather than self-interest.
Edwin F. Bryant • The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali: A New Edition, Translation, and Commentary
According to the Vedas, religion operates based on a set of do’s and don’ts. Religion provides these guidelines to ensure that our pursuit of wealth and joy in this world is sustainable, non-harmful, and ultimately beneficial for our spiritual growth. The do’s refer to actions that are ultimately good for us but may not come naturally. The don’ts a
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