The Upanishads, Part 1, no. 130, Part XI summary
Part 1, no. 130, Part XI of 170 · 1 min to read the part
In XI, Yoga is defined as firm restraint of the senses and explained as union between the lower self and the Higher Self, requiring withdrawal from outward distractions. Constant concentration and meditation enable this union, but watchfulness remains necessary because it can be lost.
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- The unit identifies Yoga with steady restraint of the senses.
- It urges watchfulness because Yoga is not a permanent condition.
- The explanation describes Yoga as union and requires separation from whatever scatters bodily and mental powers.
- Repeated concentration and meditation draw perceptions inward, allowing union to occur without further effort.
- The closing warning stresses that union can be lost without watchfulness.
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