The text discusses the concept of yoga as a path towards spiritual enlightenment and liberation. It emphasizes that yoga is not just for personal gain, but for the betterment of humanity as a whole. The text also describes the Kundalini, a divine energy within each individual, as the ultimate goal of yoga.
Yoga is depicted as a science that leads to godhood and is not merely about personal liberation. Its true purpose is to elevate the human race. The Kundalini, described as the creator and sustainer of the universe, is said to be sleeping at the door of the sushana, or mind, and gives liberation to the yogi who knows her.
The text also discusses the importance of the gross and subtle bodies, and how the Kundalini's energy is manifested in these bodies. It provides a detailed description of the Kanda, the location where the Kundalini is said to be sleeping.
The ultimate goal of yoga is to awaken the Kundalini, which is said to bring about peace, joy, purity, and perfection among all of mankind. The text concludes by emphasizing the importance of yoga in the spiritual evolution of humanity.
1. Yoga is described as a powerful practice that leads to divine peace, longevity, and godhood. It's not just for the individual, but for humanity as a whole, with the ultimate goal being the liberation of the human race .
2. The yoga we practice is not about personal moksha (liberation), but the liberation of the human race. The ultimate goal is not personal Ananda (bliss), but the bringing down of the Divine Ananda .
3. Yoga is seen as the means of carrying forward the evolution of humanity with great and victorious rapidity. The goal of yoga is not to speculate about these things, but to experience them .
4. The yoga we practice is seen as the means to reach the Kundalini, the support of all yoga. The Kundalini is described as the Creator and the sustainer of the Universe .
5. The Kundalini is said to be sleeping at the door of the sushana (navel) in the subtle body. It gives Liberation to the yogi and bondage to fools .
6. The location of the Kanda (where the Nervous Energy Systems unite) is described as being 12 angulus (about 9 inches) above the anus and 3 inches long and 3 inches in breadth. It is shaped like a bird's egg and covered with a soft white piece of cloth .
7. The Kundalini is described as a cow of plenty to call us and the kalpa creeper of all things desired for those who worship her .