Comparative Study of Mantrashastra

SR No.: 006575
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Mohanlal Bhagwandas Jhaveri
Publisher: Sarabhai Manilal Nawab
Publication Year: 1944
Total Pages: 376
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, L000, & L020
File Size: 21 MB

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KUNDALINI SHAKTI: MUKTI
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"The main principle appears to be that when 'wakened' Kundali Shakti either Herself or in Her eject ceases to be a static power sustaining the word consciousness, and when once set in movement is drawn to that other static centre in the thousand-petalled Lotus (Sahasrāra) which is Herself in union with the Shiva consciousness or the consciousness of ecstasy beyond the world of forms."
It may be noted here that Gayatri Sādhanā is in the highest Chakra viz. Ajnā only and that followers of Samayāchāra do not worship in any of the Chakras below Anāhata.
SAMADHI Practitioners of this Yoga claim that it is higher than any other and that the Samādhi (ecstasy) attained thereby is more perfect. The Samādhi of Laya-Yoga however is said to be Savikalpa samādhi. and that of Rāja-Yoga Nirvikalpa samādhi.
"In Mantrayoga worship and devotion predominate. In the Samādhi of Mantrayoga the state of 'Mahābhāva' is attained marked by immobility and speechlessness." In Hathayoga, contemplation is on the Light:
भ्रुवोर्मध्ये मन ऊर्ध्वं यत्तेजः प्रणवात्मकम् । olesalanyt asema taare | Gheranda Samhitā, VIUpades'a v. 17
In Hathayoga the Samadhi called 'Mahābodha' is attained; respiration ceases and the yogi is without sign of animation. In Layayoga the Samadhi called 'Mahālaya' is attained; there is no outer consciousness but the yogi is immersed in the Ocean of Bliss. In Rājayoga 'Nirvikalpa Samādhi' is attained; there is Nirvikalpa Chit-Svarūpa-bhāva and ultimately Liberation. There are four states of detachment (Vairāgya) from the world corresponding to the four yogas. Mantra, Hatha, Laya and Rāja; they are Mridu (Weak or intermittent) Madhyama, (Middling), Adhimātra (of high degree) and Para (Highest).
MUKTI Not only the Mantrayogi but also the Hathayogi avails himself of this kundalīyoga for Liberation. Then remains the Rājayoga or Jnānayoga which yoga is termed Dhyānayoga.