In Patanjali yoga sutras, the first sutra is “atha yoga anusasanam.” Man does not want to live in the present. He either lives in the past or in the future. Most of the time he will be dreaming about things in the future or brooding over the past. Maharishi Patanjali was a very learned self-realized soul who picked up the first word “atha” meaning now. Everything starts with atha. We should know how to live in the present moment. One who learns to be situated in the present moment can obey the discipline of yoga. Yoga in itself is discipline. The literal meaning of atha yoga anusasanam is that, “Now, I will tell you the discipline of yoga. “
One who is not self-disciplined cannot control anyone. He cannot have control over himself nor others. If you want to control your mind then inculcate discipline in your life. If you make a commitment today, what may happen, do not turn back from your commitment.
Listen to this discourse by Om Swami on a key virtue of Self-Discipline.
BREATHE / SMILE / LET GO
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