Essence and Substance of Yoga

SR No.: 007592
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: S M Jain
Publisher: S M Jain
Publication Year: 2009
Total Pages: 91
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 1 MB

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can be realized by simple methods and there is no need for subtle or gross philosophising. Though Sufis claim to be realistic, pragmatic, existential and experimental. They are as a matter of fact, appear from their beliefs and practices, escapist from the din and duties of wordly life.
The orthodox authors consider Sufism to be based on Quaran and Adith (Sayings of prophet) and thus a reality of many dimensions, touching every facet of human life and existence. Sufi is supposed to have no fear, but if based on Quaran, then fear is a precondition. In Quran God says "fear me if you have faith (Quran III, Sura 175). Sufis practice "Sokr" which means intoxication or drunkanness, described as spiritual state in which sufi loses awareness of all, everything accept beloved God. Thereafter they practices "Salw" which mean sobriety after introxication. There is difference of opinion as some prefer introxiation to sobriety. There is practice of 'Fana' also, a spiritual state in which there is annihilation of attributes of human nature. This may be likened to state of Samadhi in Vedic yoga. Another practice of “Baga" is also a spiritual state which means subsistence through attributes of God. Sufi also practices relinquishing one by one from infancy to maturity, first to last and the same in reverse order from last to first. It is claimed that it is not regression because regression according to Sufis is an unconscious flight but in their case it is a conscious and willful movement towards reality. But fact remains that it is flight, escapism from worldly life and its responsibilities. As in other yoga systems, in Sufism also there are various modes and practices.
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