Yogataaraavali of Adisankaracharya

Commentary By: K.V. Krishna Murthy

English Translation By: Dr. Vemuri Ramesam

Yogas are the techniques the modi operandi that help in an experiential understanding of the oneness of an individual (Jiva) and the cosmic consciousness.

The verses of Yogataaraavali are the stairs compassionately put together by ever Venerable godly Shri Adi Sankara in order to lead humanity in the current era (Kali Yuga) from mundance tedium of daily grind to mystic unity with the supreme by assembling various Yogic methods at one place and presenting them in a straight and simplified manner.

The pages in this book let are an echo of the words of revered teacher and saint Shri Janardhananda Saraswati who articulated as a benevolent teaching his experience of an ecstatic state of blissful enjoyment obtained from the verses of Yogataaraavali.

The ancient Indian civilization was believed to be very advanced and very scientific in development. While continuing the quest for knowledge in this modern scientific world today’s man has also started developing interest in exploring the sciences hidden in Vedic and post Vedic literature as they are believed to be more nature friendly and eco friendly. But understanding these scriptures is nto that easy as the present Sanskrit scholars do not know the technical terminology used in those times. Preparing lexicons of ancient scientific terms would surely help us to understand and to unravel these scientific secrets.

Some believe Vedas are just a fig of creative imagination. Many however do believe that they have a scientific basis. The Nobel Laureate Mr. Schrodinger has stated that he was inspired by the theories mentioned there in. Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose attributed his thesis on plants as living things to the study of Vedas. There are many such instances we can name. The fact is that we are all sitting on top of a bounty of knowledge a treasure trove of scientific excellence unaware and without a care. The time is running out. It is time to unveil the secrets unravels the mystery and enjoy the fruits of scientific wonder and extract the nectar that the nature has stored for us and thus benefit the entire human race.