sandeyeDifferent Styles:Buddhi/Bhakti Yoga
October 3rd 2008 16:35
Buddhi Yoga is a term meaning even-mindedness that stems from the Bhagavad Gita. Bhakti Yoga also stems from Hinduism, and refers to the encouraging of love and devotion for God. The word Bhaj translates into 'to be attached to God'. In some sources, both Buddhi and Bhakti Yoga refer to this same devotional meditation practice, whereas in other sources these are two separate yet similar practices.
Bhakti Yoga is predominantly a meditational practice, dealing with a divine love and devotion. Some sources name the deity Bhakti, others refer to the source as Lord Krishna. This is a practice to develop mental well-being and spiritual fulfillment.
The technique most often used in Bhakti Yoga is to think, feel, and envision the closeness of the(ir) Lord. The practitioner then flows out a vibe of adoration, love and devotion towards this deity. This is said to establish a continuous spiritual link, leading towards a raised state of awareness.
Buddhi Yoga is also sometimes referred to as the Yoga of consciousness. It requires you to have previously practiced Hatha and Raja Yoga. If you follow the 8 limbs of Patanjali's Yoga, Buddhi Yoga is said to refer to the eighth limb, Samadhi. Buddhi refers to the knowing intelligence as opposed to the consciousness awareness within the mental collective. Correct practice can lead to a freedom from desirous emotions that distort or obliterate the inner calmness of knowing guidance.
Focused attention upon God is said to bring about his control of both the mind and the senses. Starting by perceiving the inner being, the idea is to proceed to withdrawing consciousness from the outer body and maintaining concentration upon the inner divinity, blend into oneness or continued connection with such. Whether this is seen as a specific God, or as the natural and universal wisdom energy within the individual, tends to depend upon the religion and practice of the practitioner.
Bhakti Yoga is predominantly a meditational practice, dealing with a divine love and devotion. Some sources name the deity Bhakti, others refer to the source as Lord Krishna. This is a practice to develop mental well-being and spiritual fulfillment.
The technique most often used in Bhakti Yoga is to think, feel, and envision the closeness of the(ir) Lord. The practitioner then flows out a vibe of adoration, love and devotion towards this deity. This is said to establish a continuous spiritual link, leading towards a raised state of awareness.
Buddhi Yoga is also sometimes referred to as the Yoga of consciousness. It requires you to have previously practiced Hatha and Raja Yoga. If you follow the 8 limbs of Patanjali's Yoga, Buddhi Yoga is said to refer to the eighth limb, Samadhi. Buddhi refers to the knowing intelligence as opposed to the consciousness awareness within the mental collective. Correct practice can lead to a freedom from desirous emotions that distort or obliterate the inner calmness of knowing guidance.
Focused attention upon God is said to bring about his control of both the mind and the senses. Starting by perceiving the inner being, the idea is to proceed to withdrawing consciousness from the outer body and maintaining concentration upon the inner divinity, blend into oneness or continued connection with such. Whether this is seen as a specific God, or as the natural and universal wisdom energy within the individual, tends to depend upon the religion and practice of the practitioner.
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