十一月十七日
瑜珈練習的基礎
所有瑜珈練習的基本都是以道德的訓練和精進為主。從瑜珈的第一階段開始消除罪惡的根源和發展純淨的美德，瑜珈的第二階段是本性的自律，藉由正確的習性，和生活規律的奉行，築構一個穩定純淨的性格。良好本質的建立和美德特性是瑜珈更深層的紮根。
在這個純淨道德的根基上，喚醒你內在的覺知和宇宙連結，不斷的思考宇宙大我，如同丁尼生註一說的：”讓你的聲音日以繼夜的昇起如同天然泉水湧出〞，這是真實靈性的練習和永恆的梵，它將會引導你自我的開悟。
註一: 丁尼生.英國桂冠詩人，1809 年 8 月 5 日生。肄業於劍橋大學，詩作題材廣泛，想像豐富，形式完美，詞藻綺麗，音調鏗鏘。 維基百科
17th November
Groundwork of Yoga-Practice
All methods of Yoga have ethical training and moral
perfection as their basis. The eradication of vices and the development of
certain virtues form the first step in the ladder of Yoga. The disciplining of
your nature and the formation of a steady and pure character through a set of
right habits and regular daily observances is the next step. Upon this firm
foundation of a well-established and virtuous moral character is built the
further structure of Yoga.
Upon the basis
of moral purity, awaken yourself to the conscious realization of your oneness
with the Supreme Self. Think of the Self continuously. As Tennyson says: “ Let
thy voice rise like a fountain for Me night and day.” This is the real
spiritual practice of Brahma-Abhyasa. It will lead you to Self-realisation.
