P:Is it easy to follow the path of yoga when following the path of GRIHASTHASHRAM?
S:Adi Sankara on his path had to experience the worldly life to prove his points in a debate. HE moved into the body of a king to experience the life of a Grihasta.
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Sage Vyasa advised his son Suka to follow the 4 phases of life, but Suka was reluctant as he believed that it was binding. So Vyasa sends Suka to Janaka ,the ruling king of Mithila, a videha.. the liberated one. Suka with doubt goes to meet the king. Janaka tells Suka ..he whose ego haunts and obstacle the mind is always bound even if he moves away from the material world to live alone in a forest.. whereas a Jnani whose is peaceful, calm and constant beyond mind and ego is never bound.. is liberated.. irrespective of the environment and circumstances.
P: Which asana do you recommend for a seeker as an 'anushttan' strict sadhana?
S:The simplest of asanas is the toughest to perfect and is easy to practice any time, any where,its the most beautiful gift to yourself and a charity, a blessing to any person ..and that is your beautiful smile.
P: How to practice non-violence in this modern age?
S:The practice of non-violence starts from within you. This practice should be pursued with calmness and awareness with enjoyment and never as an obsession. As we stop being violent towards ourselves in any form, this quality starts radiating from us by itself. Be firm in your practice but never obsessed. Sort of narrow compulsory attitude towards practice brings about the negative results.. instead of reaching calmness you reach depression. If when you are feeling depressed take care of it with firm loving... calmness and awareness.
