THE YOGA IN PRACTICE
YOGA IN PRACTICE
The process of self realization means rising the consciousness up gradually through the Chakras and beyond which is also the climbing on the Yoga Ladder. 
YOGA IN PRACTICEThe meaning of the word 'yoga' in Sanscrit is generally linking, connecting with God,
From many angles of vision we can see there is a variety of Yoga practice, beginning with yoga exercises of hata yoga through many techniques of meditation. Each of them brings some progress and effect on us but is more or less mechanical.
Therefore the best way of meditation is based on Bhakti Yoga or soft and gentle yoga of devotion to God, easy and immediate linking with God, and is characterised by chanting the Maha Mantra, 'Maha' means the greatest so it is the greatest Mantra, Hare Krsna:
HARE KRSNA
HARE KRSNA
KRSNA KRSNA
HARE HARE
HARE RAMA
HARE RAMA
RAMA RAMA
HARE HARE
Why it brings so quick effect?
Because the words of Maha Mantra are God's names and are non different from God Himself and by repeating them one immediately is connected with God, and therefore it is a real Yoga, Raja Yoga, Royal Yoga, the most sublime, valuable and finally Transcendental Yoga, which is above all other yogas.
This chanting can be executed at any time, place and by everyone. It can be a soft meditation very personal on japa beads, it can be a loud, or group singing with others. In any way the effect is amazing and brings spiritual bliss and transcendental realizations.
The best effect of this chanting comes when one is ready for acceptance of the spiritual master, proper bonafide guru who is an expert in guiding any person who needs and wants that. Because he is self realizad person which means he realised all layers of Spiritual Knowledge he can impact that knowled to his disciple or follower.
There is expected however some dedication to guru, his mission and instructions which must be followed to get real effect on that path.
The basic of the process of self realization are the Four Regulative Principles. We are or our bodies are like a machines which are not working good. And as every machine which does not work good needs reperation or regulation to function properly, so we also need this four principles to stabilize our position on the path back to Godhead, so there is:
1. No hazard
2. No intoxication
3. No illicit sex
4. No meat eating
First regulation pacify the mind as all what is not legal or proper is a hazard and disturbes us or others.
Second regulation brings clarity to the mind by avoiding all inoxicants.
Third regulation help us to rise consciousness from the lover Chakras up to the higher levels.
Fourth regulation is purifying us from the baggage of killing animals and all living entities which causes the suffering for them and for us the future reactions in the form of bad karma.
This Four Regulative Principles are the base on which actual Human Life begins, and this is really the beginning of spiritual progress.
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