Summary of Science of Yoga by Pravrajika Divyanandaprana

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This video discusses the science of yoga and how it can be used to achieve a state of deep concentration and relaxation known as samadhi. The presenter explains that anyone can achieve this state through practice and investment in their spiritual life, and that in samadhi, the mind becomes focused on the divine and the user can see through the illusion of the material world.

• 00:00:00 The video discusses the science of yoga, which is the practice of awakening higher awareness in full Vitality. Thought will get subdued with regular practice of yoga, and deeper awareness will come to the forefront. If the mind is in the hands of the practitioner, they can see everything in the room, including the nooks and corners. Yoga is the first step in uncovering one's own real nature, which is pure existence, pure Consciousness. The next step is dharana, which is the development of focus and concentration in samyama. Once the practitioner has understood prathyahar, the step before this, they will understand the process of samyama and be able to focus their attention on one object to get results.
• 00:05:00 This video explains the different stages of Yoga that involve focusing the mind on an object. Dharana is when the mind is focused on one object, pratyahar is when the mind is focused on many objects, and dharana is a more powerful state when the mind is focused on one object and is continuous. Samadhi is complete absorption in an object, and is achieved through maintaining focus for two minutes and 24 seconds. It is important to understand the distinctions between these different stages so that the practice of Yoga can be effective.
• 00:10:00 The video discusses the science of yoga and how it can be used to achieve a state of meditation known as samadhi. The speaker explains that samadhi is a state of complete awareness and that anyone can achieve it through practice and investment in their spiritual life. Once in samadhi, the mind becomes focused on the divine and the user can see through the illusion of the material world.
• 00:15:00 The video showcases the science behind yoga, discussing how it can lead to a state of deep relaxation and stillness. The presenter explains that the mind typically moves constantly, with different thoughts coming and going, but in the state of dhyan, the vritis (organs of perception) are fixed and the object of focus shines brightly in the awareness. Finally, in samadhi, there is no vriti (visual images), only the object of focus shines brightly.
• 00:20:00 This video discusses the science of yoga and its various effects, including deep concentration and the ability to transcend the dual mode of existence. It also discusses the importance of practice and meditation, and provides a five-minute guided meditation for those interested in exploring the same.