Sublime

the investigation who am I is the essence of all yōgas. It is the mahā yōga, the greatest of all yōgas.

In most of the Purāṇas, the importance of Śakti worship is alluded to. In the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, we see Rukmiṇī worshipping at the shrine of Ambikā before her marriage. The Devī Ḅhāgavatam deals entirely with the glory of the Divine Mother. The Brahmāṇḍa Purāṇa contains Lalitā Sahasranāma and Triśatī with detailed instructions regarding modes of De

Next comes svadhyaya or study. This means study that concerns the true Self, not merely analyzing the emotions and mind as the psychologists and psychiatrists do. Anything that will elevate your mind and remind you of your true Self should be studied: the Bhagavad Gita, the Bible, the Koran, these Yoga Sutras, or any uplifting scripture. Study does

So, by all these three ways we get valid knowledge. Of course, whether it is valid or invalid, ultimately you have to set it aside to find your peace. But before we push out all thoughts, we try to analyze them and eliminate one set after another.