ABSTRACT:
Yoga, an ancient Indian practice, is a powerful means of physical, mental and spiritual development. Its purpose is not limited to physical exercise only, but it is a comprehensive path to make every aspect of life balanced and prosperous. The sole objective of Yoga is to attain the state of Samadhi through the union of soul and God. Knowing this meaning, many seekers attain the path of salvation and liberation through yoga practice. Under Yoga, the seeker attains Kaivalya by going through Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi in a step-by-step manner.
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Rajesh Tripathi. Objectives of Yoga. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2024;15(4):325-8. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2024.00051
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Rajesh Tripathi. Objectives of Yoga. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2024;15(4):325-8. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2024.00051 Available on: https://rjhssonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-15-4-13
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