Author: Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
Publisher: Yoga Publications Trust
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 451
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8186336303
Description
Dharana Darshan is a practical and informative text on the yogic, tantric and upanishadic practices of concentration and visualization, as taught by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati. These practices, which traditionally have never been taught except through direct transmission from guru to disciple, represent an advanced level of teaching and are intended to meet a need expressed by many serious practitioners for more guidance into the deeper dimensions of meditation.
The book includes an introduction to the theory of dharana and detailed class transcripts of the techniques. Dharana Darshan is a central textbook for all Bihar Yoga Bharati undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Contents
INTRODUCTION TO DHARANA
Importance of Concentration
Relaxation and Concentration
Meditative Process
Psychic Symbol
Visualization
Obstacles in Dharana
Yogic, Tantric and Upanishadic Dharanas
YOGIC AND TANTRIC DHARANA
Kaya Sthairyam
Chakra Shuddhi
Ajapa Dharana
Trataka
UPANISHADIC DHARANA
Bahyakasha Dharana
Antarakasha Dharana
Chidakasha Dharana
Ajna Chakra Dharana
Daharakasha Dharana
Laya Dharana
Vyoma Panchaka Dharana
Nadanusandhana Dharana
GLOSSARY