Yoga and its Application in Hindu Spirituality
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Introduction to Yoga
Original
योगः चित्त वृत्ति निरोधः |
Transliteration
yogah chitta vritti nirodah
Meaning / Translation
Yoga is the restraint of the modifications of the mind
Yoga and Its Components
Original
यम, नियम, आसन, प्राणायाम, प्रत्याहार, धारणा, ध्यान, समाधि - ये आठ अंग योग के हैं |
Transliteration
yam, niyam, aasan, pranayam, pratyahar, dharana, dhyana, samadhi - ye aath ang yog ke hain
Meaning / Translation
Non-violence, truth, non-stealing, self-control, and others - these eight limbs constitute yoga
Yoga and the Path to Spiritual Growth
Original
यदा विनियतं चित्तं आत्मस्थं यस्य वशे यदा | निरोधः सर्वनाशस्य योगस्य फलमिदं प्रियम ||
Transliteration
yada viniyatam chittam atmashtam yasya vase yada, nirodah sarvanashasya yogasya phalamidam priyam
Meaning / Translation
When the mind, restrained, is at rest in the Self, and under one's control, then the cessation of all modifications (of the mind) is the fruit of yoga, and it is dear
Yoga in Daily Life
Original
अहिंसा सत्य अस्तेय ब्रह्मचर्य अपिग्रह यमस्तप | नियमस्तपस्विनः योगो योगो दुःखहा ||
Transliteration
ahinsa satya asteya brahmacharya apigrahha yamastap, niyamastapasvina yogah yogah duhkaha
Meaning / Translation
Non-violence, truth, non-stealing, self-control, and non-possessiveness - these are the observances; for those who practice yoga, yoga destroys suffering
The Ultimate Goal of Yoga
Original
तस्माद्योगाभ्यासात् स्वस्थः सुखं लभते यथा | स्वर्गापवर्गनिरातः स्यात्स च मोक्षस्य साधकः ||
Transliteration
tasmadyogabhyasat svasthah sukham labhate yatha, svargapavarganiratah syatsa cha mokshasya sadhakah
Meaning / Translation
Therefore, through the practice of yoga, one becomes healthy, happy, and free from the cycle of birth and death, and attains liberation