RE: January 18, 2016 #6071
LindseyHunnicutt
Level 1, Lesson #11, Book Assignment pp. 141-154
Udja Lindsey,
Re: Yoga of Wisdom: The purpose is to enlighten the intellect. The aspirant gains an understanding of the Divine through the study of mystical psychology.
Yoga of Devotional Love: The purpose is to enlighten the emotions. The aspirant learns to control his/her feelings, and directs them toward the divine.
Yoga of Right Action: The purpose is to enlighten the body. The aspirant develops purity of heart through self-control and selfless service.
Yoga of Meditation: The purpose is to enlighten the unconscious mind. The aspirant develops his/her inner powers through formal meditation.
Seba Dja’s comments:
Your answers are correct…I would just add the following for your further reflections & understanding of these disciplines. [answers in bold below].
Yoga of Wisdom: The purpose is to enlighten the intellect. The aspirant gains an understanding of the Divine through the study of mystical psychology. THIS LEADS TO ONE POINTED REFLECTION ON THE SELF, WHICH LEADS TO ONE POINTED MEDITATION ON THE SELF, WHICH LEADS TO THE ATTAINMENT OF INTUITIONAL REALIZATION OF SELF, AND THE ATTAINMENT OF NEHAST.
Yoga of Devotional Love: The purpose is to enlighten the emotions. The aspirant learns to control his/her feelings, and directs them toward the divine. THE ASPIRANT ALSO STRIVES TO SEE & SERVE THE DIVINE IN ALL.
Yoga of Right Action: The purpose is to enlighten the body. The aspirant develops purity of heart through self-control and selfless service. THE ASPIRANT STRIVES TO BE THE NON-DOER BY FEELING THAT IT IS THE DIVINE SELF WORKING THROUGH HER/HIM DOING ALL ACTIONS.
Yoga of Meditation: The purpose is to enlighten the unconscious mind. The aspirant develops his/her inner powers through formal meditation. THIS DEVELOPS WILL POWER AND WHEN ADVANCED LEADS TO EXPERIENCE OF ONE’S TRUE ESSENCE.
HTP,
S. Dja
