The origin of the word 'Yoga' is from Sanskrit word 'Yuj' which means 'to join'. According to Patanjali (who is supposed to be the founder of yoga), the meaning of the word Yuj' is to stabilize the mind for the union of Atma (soul) and Parmatma (super controller). In simple words, yoga is a way to join God, i.e., merger of soul with God and experience of oneness with him. Swami Digambar ji, "Yoga is a union of Atma and Parmatma. Satyapal, "Yoga is derived from Sanskrit word 'Yuj' which means the union of soul with God. Gita (an epic book) describes yoga as "Evenness of temper". Shankracharya says, "Yoga is withdrawal of sense organs from the worldly objects and their control. Practically speaking, yoga is a life science which deals with the health of body and harmony of mind. The main purpose of yoga is to provide Sound body with tension-free and sound mind The ultimate aim of yoga is 'self-identification and self-perfection' which comes through 'self- purification and self-realization'. So we can say yoga is a way of life, a means to enjoy complete happiness, healthy and peaceful living. Union of Atma with Parmatma is possible by the purification of body and mind. According to Ashtang Yoga of Patanjali, yoga consists of eight stages to achieve the union of Atma and Parmatma.
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Today man is not living in happy state of mind. Most of the men run after money. Money is everything for most of them : it is mother, it is father and it is God. Some of them fall prey to lust, some consider women and wine are everything for them. Some of them keep themselves busy in unhealthy competition. They want to leave others far behind. There are people who have all material comforts and modern amenities at their command but even then, they are much worried and disturbed. The condition of the poor and the farmers is always pitiable. They are victimised by the politicians and the hoarders. Thus, we find everyone sick having mental tension in one form or the other. Under these circumstances, yoga can play a vital role to reduce and eliminate mental tension. Moreover, it develops optimum level of health to lead happy and prosperous life.
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