What is Yoga? | International Yoga Day 2020
What is Yoga?: Possibly, it is an exercise for ‘A’ or a technique for ‘B’. Maybe it is an impossible body posture for one; a collection of physical activities for another. For some, it can be faith, while for others it can be merely a bodily art.
But when we talk about yogic living, none of the above explains yoga as a comprehensive science. The word Yoga originated from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’. It means ‘to join.’ It is the process by which the identity of the Jivatma and Paramatma is realised. Yoga unites Jivatma with Paramatma. When you are practicing Yoga, it means, in that physical and mental stage everything has become one. Clearly, it implies union with the ‘Ultimate’; links to the ‘Absolute’.
“Yoga is the true union of Jivatama and Parmatma.” – Shandilyopanishad
“It is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action … a holistic approach [that] is valuable to our health and our well-being. It is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature.” Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi
Yoga in its truest sense is the science of comprehending human consciousness that has come with the understanding of our world, ourselves and the interaction between them through hundreds and thousands of years of human evolution and learning.
The Bhagwad Gita defines Yoga as,
“Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam” meaning, it is the dexterity in action. The dexterity is bound to keep one ready for action even in a relaxed state while maintaining efficiency and efficacy.
Similarly, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, one of the most profound documents on yogic science has attributed it as “Yogah Chitta Vritti Nirodhah”, which means it is the inhibition of the modifications of the mind. This means that it prevents the contents of the mind from taking different forms. One can achieve control, suppression or inhibition of the activities and modifications of the mind (Chitta Vritties) by constant practice of it and non-attachment.
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