The concept of Yoga according to Yoga Upanisads

by Jeong Soo Lee | 2008 | 71,110 words

Summary: This essay studies the concept of Yoga as described in the Yoga-Upanisads: a branch of Sanskrit literature forming a subset of the global collection of Upanishads. These texts form the concluding part of the Vedas which are crucial to Indian philosophy, emphasizing knowledge and transcendence beyond the physical world. The Yoga-Upanisads however, elaborate on various spiritual practices, including Karma, Jnana, and Bhakti Yoga. They emphasize non-dualism and incorporate yogic techniques within their philosophical framework, reflecting both ascetic traditions and a departure from orthodox practices.

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Acknowledgement

+ Introduction

. Introduction to Upanisads and Yoga-Upanisads

. Introduction to Classical Yoga and the Concept of Yoga

. The Fixing of the Sources and the Aims of the Present Work

+ Chapter 1 - The Origin of Yoga and its Evolution

. 1. Etymology of the Word 'Yoga'

. 2. The Classical Concept of Yoga

. 3. The Kinds of Yoga

. 4. Yogic Concepts in Vedic Literature

. 5. Yogic Concepts in Buddhism and Jainism