युञ्जन्नेवं सदाऽऽत्मानं योगी विगतकल्मषः। सुखेन ब्रह्मसंस्पर्शमत्यन्तं सुखमश्नुते
The Yogi unites his self with God to experience the eternal bliss of oneness with Brahma.
A distracted mind can return, again and again. Try a short, comfortable period of attention and restart gently when it wanders. This is a practice, not a test of your worth.
What is one point of attention I can return to without force?
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What qualities does the Yogi possess according to this teaching on Yogi?
The Yogi is described as sinless and constantly uniting his self with God, leading to an experience of eternal bliss.
How does the concept of 'eternal Bliss' relate to the practice of yoga mentioned in the verse?
The concept of 'eternal Bliss' is the result of the Yogi's practice of uniting his self with God. This union allows the Yogi to transcend worldly pleasures and experience a profound, lasting joy.
What is the significance of being 'sinless' for a Yogi in this teaching on Yogi?
Being 'sinless' signifies purity and a state free from negative influences, allowing the Yogi to connect deeply with the divine and experience the bliss of union with Brahma.
Why is the experience of oneness with Brahma described as 'easily' attained by the Yogi?
The experience is described as 'easily' attained because the Yogi, through discipline and purity, aligns naturally with divine consciousness. This alignment removes obstacles, making the blissful union with Brahma a natural result of his practice.
The Yogî who thus, ever harmonising the self, hath put away sin, he easily enjoyeth the infinite bliss of contact with the Eternal.