Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.5239
Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.5239
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In fact Yoga is activity with the body as its basis. It may be doubted how a mere physical karman helps Parabrahma-darśana. But Maharṣis assert that there is an inseparable connection between matter and soul. Matter and soul are merely the two phases of the single "Astitva". The object of Yoga is to achieve union with Parabrahman; in other words, to attain Mokṣa. The recitation of mantras is so arranged that their recitation in the proper manner produces profound and favourable effects in the body. The habitual recitation of mantras helps the practice of Yoga.