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MODULE-2 Spiritual Aspects
Dimension of Physical
Education and Yog Antar Mouna – It is also a Pratyahara practice. Antar mouna means inner silence,
but in this practice we observe all sensory inputs. The most important feature of
this practice is to develop attitude of witness (Sakshi Bhav). This witness attitude
initially against sensory inputs then thoughts, emotions and at last for life. This
practice develop mental and emotional endurance.

Dharna Practices - Chidakash Dharna, Chakra Sudhi, Chakra Dharna

Note Chakra Dharna- It is a very advance and spiritual practice. Some preparations
and proper guidance is required for this practice. In this Dharna practice first,
we have to visualize inner body as a space than visualization of different chakras
its location colour with Bija mantra and then more subtle.

Dhyan - Ajapa-jap, Vipasana

Ajapa-japa- It is a very traditional meditative practice and considered as a Vedic
Sadhana. There are different variations of this practice. The word japa can be
define as the continuous repetition of a mantra. Ajapa is the process spontaneous
process of mantra repetition. As the concentration becomes more and more
focused on the japa, ones whole being starts pulsating with the mantra.

It is said that the Japa comes from the mouth whereas Ajapa comes from the
breath and from the heart. There are different psychic passage for this meditation.

INTEXT QUESTIONS 8.3

Fill in the blanks with appropriate word:

1. In Ashtang Yog philosophy Dharna, Dhyan and Samadhi are called ..........
......................................................

2. ......................................... & ............................... are pratyahara practices.

WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNT

Spirituality is connecting with the positive and the creative aspect of life,
not self-realization, but becoming good, doing good, softening the
sentiments, feelings and thoughts. Spirituality is the antidote to materialism.

Inner awareness is the most important aspect to be developed in these days.
In this modern life style most of the time we remain under external inputs
by different gadgets. Our thoughts, actions, behaviours and the whole life

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