Yoga Aur Paramanovigyan

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Book Title: Yoga aur Paramanovigyan (Yoga and Parapsychology) Author: Prahlad N Vajpai Publisher: Z_Umravkunvarji_Diksha_Swarna_Jayanti_Smruti_Granth_012035.pdf Catalog Link: https://jainqq.org/explore/211786/1

This Jain text, "Yoga aur Paramanovigyan" by Prahlad N Vajpai, explores the profound connections between Yoga and Parapsychology, asserting that both are scientific disciplines aimed at uncovering fundamental truths about existence.

Parapsychology: The text defines parapsychology as a modern science that scientifically investigates aspects of human existence, including extraordinary human abilities, the nature of death, post-death life, the afterlife, and reincarnation. It posits that humans are not merely physical beings but spiritual entities capable of functioning through additional, subtle bodies. These spiritual beings possess remarkable mental and spiritual powers such as clairvoyance, extrasensory perception, telepathy, psychokinesis, precognition, and more. Crucially, parapsychology asserts that death does not annihilate a being; their existence continues in a subtle form in another realm, from which they can interact with beings in this world. Dr. Rikhal, through the observation of thousands of events, has propounded the theory that every being has a subtle body that can leave the physical body, especially at the time of death. In the afterlife, beings experience life and its pleasures through this subtle body.

Yoga: Yoga is presented as a practice of immense significance in Indian culture. The text highlights that the yogic practice of the eight limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga Yoga) can lead to the direct realization of the entire creation as if it were a fruit in one's hand.

Perakayapravesh (Entering Another Body): A key yogic Siddhi (accomplishment) discussed is perakayapravesh. According to Maharishi Patanjali, by loosening the bonds of karma (Dharma-adharma, sakama karma) and by recollecting the nature of the subtle channel (Nadi) that carries the mind towards sensory objects, and the path of the mind's movement, a practitioner's consciousness can enter the body of another living or deceased person. This is stated as: "Due to the loosening of the causes of bondage and the awareness of the flow, the mind enters another body."

The text further elaborates on the practice for achieving perakayapravesh according to Shaunaka Rishi. It suggests chanting specific mantras, including the seven "Sapt Sookta" starting with "Sushumnadi" and seven starting with "Nivartadhwam." The practice should begin in the month of Margashirsha (a winter month) and yield results after eleven months.

Connection and Convergence: The author emphasizes the deep relationship between Yoga and Parapsychology. Parapsychology scientifically studies the realizations and powers attained through yogic practices. Yoga is described as the science of action (kriyāvijñāna) for achieving these accomplishments, while parapsychology is an experimental science seeking to understand the mysteries of the soul's existence after death. Parapsychology validates the conclusions of Yoga through its experiments, and Yoga provides the means to acquire the Siddhis and powers that clarify the mysteries parapsychology investigates.

The Pursuit of Truth: The text asserts that the ultimate goal of all sciences, including Yoga and Parapsychology, is to attain Truth. Parapsychology attempts to reach this truth by summoning spirits and engaging in dialogues with them, or by contacting individuals who remember their past lives to understand reincarnation. In contrast, Yoga seeks truth through the realization of the soul and the Supreme Soul.

Subjectivity of Truth and Universal Essence: The author acknowledges that individual truth is often merely a perception or belief, forming only a part of the complete truth. What is complete truth for one person might be different from another's perspective. The collective understanding forms the complete truth. Quoting Socrates, the text states that despite differences in likes, dislikes, attire, and conduct, a common essence resides in all individuals, veiled by superficialities, which is the human soul. Discovering this soul is akin to knowing the eternal truth of life.

Jain Philosophy and Synthesis: The text mentions the Jain philosophy of Syadvada-Anekantavada, which allows for seemingly contradictory viewpoints to coexist within a single object based on different perspectives. This philosophy facilitates the realization of truth.

Conclusion: Yoga is presented as a refined science with its Ashtanga practices being performed globally. Parapsychology continues its experimental pursuit of truth. The text concludes with the hopeful assertion that the synthesis of Yoga and Parapsychology will lead to the realization of truth, unveiling the sun of truth from its coverings. This will facilitate factual analysis, opening new horizons of knowledge, fostering spiritual brilliance, and envisioning a prosperous and auspicious future for humanity.