The Transformative Power of Yogasanas | Sadhguru

Summary

Sadhguru discusses the significance of the 84th creation and the importance of Bhuta Shuddhi, a yogic practice to cleanse the four elements within the body—earth, water, air, and fire. He explains that mastering one of the 84 asanas, which represent systems of attaining mastery over these elements, can lead to Bhuta Siddhi, or control over the elements. The concept of cleansing from ancestral memory to break free from cyclical patterns and achieve personal evolution is also highlighted.

Takeaways

• 🧘 The human body and the universe are composed of five elements: earth, water, wind, fire, and space.
• 🌿 Bhuta Shuddhi is a fundamental yogic practice aimed at cleansing the elements within one's body to attain a state of purity and mastery.
• 💧 The body is predominantly made up of water (72%), followed by earth (12%), air (6%), and fire (4%), with the remaining being space.
• 🔥 The concept of Bhuta Siddhi represents the mastery over these elements, which is achieved through substantial cleansing.
• 🧘‍♂️ Sadhguru emphasizes that mastering just one asana is sufficient for a yogi, rather than practicing numerous asanas.
• 🔄 The memory of 84 creations is believed to be imprinted within us, influencing our present state and behaviors.
• 🌀 The yogic system suggests that the cosmos is ever-expanding, aligning with modern scientific theories of an endless universe.
• 📚 Paul Steinhardt's book 'Endless Universe' supports the idea of a non-ending universe, resonating with yogic philosophy.
• 🌟 The number 84 is significant in yogic tradition, with 84 asanas and chakras reflecting the memory of past creations.
• 🔍 Deep yogic practices aim to cleanse the elements of their memory to prevent being bound by past cycles and to evolve.
• 👪 The memory of our ancestors lives on through us, influencing our traits and behaviors, which can be transcended through yogic practices.

Q & A

What is the significance of the number 84 in the context of the script?

The number 84 is significant as it represents the 84th creation cycle according to the speaker's belief system. It also corresponds to the number of basic asanas in Yoga, which are systems for attaining mastery over the elements within the body.

What are the five elements mentioned in the script, and which one is not cleansed in Bhuta Shuddhi?

The five elements are earth, water, wind (air), fire, and space. In Bhuta Shuddhi, space is not cleansed as it does not require cleansing.

What is Bhuta Shuddhi and its purpose in Yogic practice?

Bhuta Shuddhi is a fundamental system in Yogic practice aimed at cleansing the elements within one's system to attain a state of purity and mastery over these elements, known as Bhuta Siddhi.

How does the speaker describe the composition of the human body in terms of the five elements?

The speaker describes the human body as being composed of 72% water, 12% earth, 6% air, 4% fire, and the remaining 6% as space.

What is the connection between the 84 asanas and the 84 creations according to the script?

The connection is that each asana is seen as a system for cleansing the elements and is associated with the memory of the 84 creations, which are believed to be imprinted in the body's elements.

What does the speaker mean by 'cleansing the elements' in the body?

Cleansing the elements refers to the process of purifying the elements within the body to remove the imprinted memories from past creations, allowing for personal evolution and freedom from cyclical patterns.

How does the speaker relate the concept of Bhuta Shuddhi to modern scientific theories?

The speaker relates Bhuta Shuddhi to modern scientific theories by mentioning Paul Steinhardt's book 'Endless Universe,' which discusses the idea of an ever-expanding cosmos, aligning with the Yogic system's view of the universe.

What is the purpose of the 84 asanas in Yoga, according to the speaker?

The purpose of the 84 asanas is to provide 84 different systems or ways to attain mastery over the elements within the body, not merely to perform a variety of physical postures.

Why is it important to cleanse the memory of past creations from the elements in the body?

It is important to cleanse the memory of past creations because this memory can bind individuals, influencing their behaviors and preventing personal evolution and freedom from cyclical patterns.

What does the speaker suggest about the relationship between genetics and personal evolution?

The speaker suggests that being influenced by genetics can lead to a cyclical process, preventing personal evolution. Cleansing the elemental memory is necessary to break free from this cycle.

How does the speaker view the practice of sanyas in relation to cleansing memory?

The speaker views the practice of sanyas as a way to cleanse memory, particularly by performing karmas for one's parents, with the intention of breaking free from genetic influences and not being bound by past memories.