The
Splendours and Dimensions of Yoga/R.S. Bajpai. New Delhi, Atlantic, 2002, 2
volumes, 744 p., $61 (set). ISBN 81-7156-964-1.The
Splendours and Dimensions of Yoga/R.S. Bajpai. New Delhi, Atlantic, 2002, 2
volumes, 744 p., $61 (set). ISBN 81-7156-964-1.
Contents: Vol. I. Preface. 1. Hatha Yoga. 2. The anatomy : its relation with yogic science. 3. Lofty glimpses of the Yoga in the Vedas and Upanishads. 4. The relation between science and Yoga : is Yoga a pure science? 5. Patanjali Yoga-Sutra. 6. Yoga as a philosophy and religion. 7. Analysis of the study of the ancient and modern concepts of Yoga. 8. The mind and dhyana : its role in the science of Yoga. 9. Yoga and the concept of mind in yogic traditions. 10. Dhyana Yoga. 11. The Tantra, the Yoga and the Bodhisattva doctrine. 12. Brahmacharya and the great value of celibacy in Yoga. 13. Pranayama. 14. Sadhana. 15. Bhakti Yoga. 16. Pratyahara. 17. The Yoga and Samadhi. 18. The role of astrology, astronomy and palmisty in yogic science. 19. Dharana. 20. ‘OM’—the matrix of Hindu worship.
Vol. II. 21. The mythology, the Goddess Durga and the Tantras. 22. Lord Buddha : the divine revelation of Tathagata. 23. Shivalingam’s worship and Yoga. 24. Role of food in Yoga. 25. Mahayogi Gorakhnatha : the Nath cult and the science of Yoga. 26. Pathways to meditation. 27. The Aghora Pantha : a part of the aspects of Yoga worship. 28. Realisation of a dream. 29. What is tension? 30. The problem of consciousness : a critical study. 31. The Samskara : its link with yogic science and the yogic attainments. 32. Jnana Yoga. 33. Yoga and Ayurveda. 34. Yoga and the Indian tradition : a brief history. 35. Some important organs and glands and their functions. 36. Effects of colours on the mind and body. 37. Ayurvedic-ways to stay healthy and young. 38. Diseases of blood and cardio-vascular system. Yoga postures.
"The book entitled The Splendours and Dimensions of Yoga brilliantly covers up eight limbs of Yoga. Besides, there are very remarkable chapters covering the entire gamut of science of Yoga mostly dealing with Upanishads and Gita, also total Sanskrit texts to Yoga Sutra of Sage Patanjali to prove it a master-piece. And there is a good background of few well-known yogins and most imminent Yoga scholars, saints and tantriks related to the art of Yoga as well as a lot of original effort to depict the whole panorama of it. It deals with Indian philosophy, where needed, and also with the abolition of all desires. It has a very remarkable commentary on emptiness of Buddhism, keeping in mind all the trends and views as highlighted by H.H. Dalai Lama. This book is rich in new vision, freshness and spiritualism, so please try to own a copy of it for yourself and get good inspiration, full joy, food health and a wonderful experience of spiritualism." (jacket)