In the beginning few verses of the sixth chapter, Lord Krishna explains the importance of purifying oneself by the process of Niskama karma yoga before trying the meditation process, which is difficult for people in general. In his purport to verse 1 of the sixth chapter of Bhagavad Gita as it is, Srila Prabhupada explains that real perfection is to act for the satisfaction of Krishna or the Supreme whole.
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This process known as Niskama karma yoga is practical. He explains that everybody in this world acts for some selfish interest. Even a sanyasi who is interested in becoming one with the Supreme or a mystic yogi who performs severe penances are not free from selfish desire. Even desiring liberation for oneself is to be construed as a selfish desire. On the other hand, a devotee or a Krishna conscious person works only for the satisfaction of Krishna and has no selfish motives. Such a devotee can be called a perfect sanyasi or yogi.
In his purport to the verses 11 and 12 of the sixth chapter of Bhagavad Gita as it is, Srila Prabhupada explains that these conditions are difficult to fulfill for people in general, especially those living in big cities. The yoga societies situated in the hustle and bustle of the big cities, Srila Prabhupada explains, thus fail to provide a secluded, peaceful, and undisturbing atmosphere to the meditator. He explains that the easiest form of meditation for the ever-disturbed people of Kali Yuga is the chanting of the Holy Names of Lord Krishna or the Hare Krishna Mahamantra.
After listening to the entire process of Ashtanga yoga from Lord Krishna, Arjuna plainly rejects the process citing his inability to control his restless and unsteady mind. In his purport to the verse 33 of the sixth chapter of Bhagavad Gita as it is, Srila Prabhupada explains that five thousand years ago, Arjuna had much better facilities than we have now and yet, he rejected this yoga process. Srila Prabhupada comments that Arjuna thought it was impossible to follow this yoga system which regulates even the manner of sitting, selection of place and detachment of the mind from material engagements. He concludes that although this yoga process may be possible for very few, it is impossible for people in general. Arjuna further says that controlling the restless, obstinate and strong mind is easier than controlling the wind.
Arjuna then asks Krishna about the destination of an unsuccessful yogi or a transcendentalist who fails to attain perfection in his endeavors in yoga. In his purport to verse 37 of the sixth chapter of Bhagavad Gita as it is, Srila Prabhupada comments that to pursue the transcendental path is more or less to declare war on the illusory energy which tries to capture the yogi with various allurements.
Arjuna further enquires whether an unsuccessful yogi falls away from both material and spiritual positions, with no position in any sphere. In his purport to the verse 38 of the sixth chapter of Bhagavad Gita as it is, Srila Prabhupada comments that bhakti yoga is the direct and super-most path of transcendental realization while the paths of Brahman and Paramatma realizations take many births for attaining perfection.
Bhakti Yoga or Krishna consciousness is the ultimate perfection of all yogas Lord Krishna concludes his discussion on Yoga by explaining that one who always abides in Him (Krishna) with great faith, always thinks of Him (Krishna) within himself and renders transcendental loving service to Him (Krishna) is the highest of all Yogis.
In traditional yoga practice, Shambhavi Mudra is also called Bhrumadhya drishti. Literally translating Sanskrit words, Bhru means eyebrows, madhya means center and drishti means gaze or sight. Therefore, Shambhavi Mudra is also known as Eyebrow Center Gazing gesture.
Out of five types of yoga mudras, Shambhavi Mudra comes under Mana or head mudras category. Mana mudras are those practices which utilise the organs attached to the head (mana) (such as eyes, ears, nose, tongue or lips) to make a gesture. Many mana mudras on their own are meditation techniques.
In kundalini yoga, Shambhavi symbolizes the similar divine energy that lies within us as Kundalini Shakti. Normally it is present in a dormant state in the form of a coiled-up snake at the base of the spine within the Muladhara chakra.
Trataka (Candle Flame Gazing) and Agochari Mudra (Nose Tip Gazing) are two effective yoga exercises for your eyes to prepare for Shambhavi Mudra practice. These practices train your eyes to stay focused at a focal point for a long duration.
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