Man wants to abstain from pain and crave for enjoyment. This tendency if not directed in the right direction leads to many complications. Society at large and individual subjectively as a solitary entity would suffer the consequence of such tendency. The theory of ancient Vedānta philosophy and Yoga helps avoiding such scenario. Traditionally, the Vedāntic practices are meant for- the ascetics. The present condition of society demands that these practices should penetrate every mode of our daily life. Vedānta is an abstruse philosophy and hard to understand. The theoretical aspect can be comprehended undergoing proper instructions from the preceptor. Vedānta philosophy in general can be called as the. In addition, Yoga is the practice of such theory, which leads us towards the goal. Yoga as commonly presumed is not joining but disjoining from our false beliefs. It requires constant practice for a considerable amount of time. A layman cannot understand the real nature of the man. This misunderstanding becomes the cause of all miseries, declares Vedānta. The real nature of man is ‘Ātman’ which id deathless, ever conscious and eternal bliss. The clarion call from the Vedānta is that, ‘the source of our all strength and happiness is ‘Ātman’ not the mundane existence around’.

Highlights

• Scriptures define goal of human life in clear terms.
• To avoid sorrow and to acquire perennial happiness in any situation.
• Vedānta philosphy as theory and the practical aspect of Yoga.