YOGA VSSISTHA
Semester: VIII
Sub Code: BNYS T 802
Credits: 2
Hours/ Wk: 2
Total Hrs: 60
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration:3 Hrs
In the gamat of Yogic texts this is very exhastive and voluminous in itsform and utility. This well-known text of Vedánta hormonises Yoga and Vedánta.
Chapter 1: (5 hours)
Introduction - Prelude for preparing a stage for diologue.
Chapter 2: (5 hours)
Life is full of sorrows - the story of Rámas dejection. The strenght of time.
Chapter 3: (4 hours)
Two-fold human efforts, contrary to scriptures and that or dained by scriptures.
Chapter 4: (4 hours)
Two-fold human efforts, contrary to scriptures and that ordained by scriptures.
Chapter 5: (4 hours)
The power of thought in the light of story of Aindava.
Chapter 6: (5 hours)
The power of Ideation, the renunciation of mental impressions in the light of many stories, four kinds of Convictions.
Chapter 7: (4 hours)
The awakening of Janaka, Bandhasvarüpam, the world is full of play of Mind, the charecteristics of one who is libarated,nature of Bramha.
Chapter 8: (4 hours)
The enquiry into the self, teaching of Lord.
Chapter 9: (4 hours)
Seven degrees of Jnána and Ajnána, the power of Avidyá - story of Lavaďa, puritfication of the mind - story of Bhřgu.
Chapter 10: (5 hours)
The concept of Ahańkára, its origination, divisions of Ahańkára, Manifestations of Individual soul (Jčvás).
Chapter 11: (4 hours)
Mind destruction; controlling the movement of mind,calming the mind etc.
Chapter 12: (4 hours)
Two kinds of Yogas in Yogavásiúűha.
Chapter 13: (4 hours)
Worship of Deities; different customs, how to carry on etc.,cause of Saýsára, stages of Yoga - Story of Ikúváku.
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