Восемь ступеней йоги. Бхагавад-гита. Глава 6

"So, we begin to describe ashtanga yoga - an eight step system that allows you to take control of your feelings, and most importantly - your mind. Unfortunately, I want to upset everyone, as this method is exceptional in our time and for most people, it is given in this chapter so that we can understand how simple the method of karma yoga described in the previous chapter, which allows you to immediately establish a connection with the Absolute Truth. I direct to achieve the perfection of life - communication with the Absolute, service to the Absolute. He who has learned to act not to satisfy his egoism, but to satisfy the Absolute, benefits not only himself, but also all living beings of this world. Such a person is called a perfect yogi. Yogi - this is not the one who closed his eyes, sat in the lotus position, went into the forest or took a vow of silence. Yogi - this is the one who continues to perform his duties, but does not do it out of selfish motives , but for the sake of universal spiritual development ... " This is how chapter 1 of this book begins.