Parag Gandhe

Short Version of Yoga Ramayana Parag Gandhe

Let us see how Ramayana helps us find the Consciousness. Sage Valmiki knows we know nothing about Shri Ram or the Consciousness. We cannot relate with Him. Hence, sage Valmiki gave us indirect ways to find Him and relate to Him. Look at any image or idol of Shri Ram. Three people always surround him. Sita and Lakshmana on his sides and Hanumana at his feet. This image is a beautiful depiction of the secret message given to us through Ramayana. If we figure out just this image, following the entire Ramayana will be simple. When we put the names of characters with their Yoga names, we see the following picture: -If we find the Energy (Sita), the Consciousness (Shri Ram) will come searching for the Energy, and we will find the Consciousness.-If we have a devoted mind (Laxmana) on the Consciousness, it will lead us directly to the Consciousness.-Optionally, we can find the Prana by doing breathing techniques called Pranayama. The Prana (Hanumana) will find the Energy (Sita) and we will then find the Energy within our body. When the Consciousness finds the Energy, it will reveal itself to us automatically. Trying to find the Energy or the Consciousness directly within ourselves might be challenging. Hence, the other two options - focused mind and breathing techniques of Pranayama become important.