Meditation

Book Detail

• ISBN: 9788124602126
• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Edition: New edition
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 352
• Release Date: 30-04-2004
• Package Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Languages: English

Description

This book explores the nature and science of meditation as described in the ancient text Patanjali's Yoga-sutram, a systematic and authoritative presentation of Yoga, written around the second century BCE. Professor N. C. Panda dives into the eight limbs of Patanjala Yoga, with particular emphasis on the three stages of meditation: dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (complete absorption). The book presents the theoretical and practical aspects of Yoga and explains how these principles are not only rooted in spiritual practices but also have a scientific foundation.

The book is structured in three parts:

• Part 1 provides detailed guidelines on the practice of meditation, focusing on yogic postures, breathing, and breath-control techniques.
• Part 2 presents Patanjali’s classical yogic theories, showing how they are validated by modern science, both theoretically and experimentally.
• Part 3 explains the physical, psychic, therapeutic, and spiritual benefits that come from the practice of meditation.

Professor Panda's work is a significant effort to treat Yoga as an advanced science, supported by evidence and contemporary understanding. The book includes a comprehensive glossary of Sanskrit technical terms and several illustrations to aid in understanding these ancient practices.

Author Details

• Author: Nrsimha Carana Panda
• About the Author: Professor Nrsimha Carana Panda is a distinguished scholar and practitioner of Yoga, known for his lifetime commitment to understanding and teaching both the spiritual and scientific dimensions of Yoga. His works combine traditional knowledge with modern scientific perspectives, making them invaluable for anyone interested in the profound effects of yogic practices on health and well-being.