He shares practical techniques for attaining spiritual awakening from "summary" of The Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda Yogananda
The sage Patanjali outlines this truth in its highest simplicity, and how to attain it. He writes that the goal of yoga is to realize the truth about ourselves. The obstacles to this realization are numerous and formidable, but there are well-defined techniques to overcome them. These techniques have been tested by the experience of the ages, and are capable of being practiced by all earnest seekers of truth. Patanjali explains that by practicing the various aspects of yoga, one can gradually purify the mind and body, and thereby attain spiritual awakening. The techniques he shares are not mere theories or philosophies, but practical methods that can be applied in daily life. These techniques include physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and ethical guidelines. By followin...
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