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Yoga’s Three Granthis are same as San Bao in Taoism #yoga #granthi #enlightenment

Eye Opening · 0:59

In this practice

Key teachings

  • The concept of the three Granthis (Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra) as knots in the energetic body
  • Each Granthi's association with specific chakras and aspects of consciousness (feeling, doing, knowing)
  • The process of untying these energetic knots as a path to spiritual awakening and divine realization
  • The importance of transcending 'eye consciousness' or ego to achieve non-dual awareness and unity with pure Consciousness

Ideal for

  • Students of yoga philosophy and spiritual texts
  • Advanced yoga practitioners seeking deeper spiritual understanding
  • Individuals interested in the energetic and mystical aspects of yoga
  • Those exploring the comparison between Yoga and Taoist philosophies

Lesson

Instructions

Chakras: Energy Centers of Transformation By Harish Johari

See the full video comparing Yoga and Taoism methods of attaining enlightenment

Steps

  • Contemplation and self-inquiry into the nature of ego and consciousness
  • Chakra meditation (specifically Manipura, Anahata, Ajna) for energetic awareness
  • Study of ancient yoga philosophies and scriptures related to spiritual anatomy and liberation

Benefits

  • Attainment of non-dual consciousness and ultimate spiritual truth
  • Release from the illusion of ego and individual 'eye consciousness'
  • Establishment of the self in a state of bliss (anandamaya kosha)
  • Pervasion of phenomenal reality by divine energy

Transcript

there are three main knots in the shishna the path up the center of the body that represent the three aspects of Consciousness knowing feeling and doing the Brahma grti is feeling in the mind the Vishnu granti is doing in Prana and Rua granti is knowing in Yana true knowledge when the three knots are untied phenomenal reality becomes pervaded by Divine energy and the self becomes established in the sheath of bliss brah the most tunc scriptures place in the manipura chakra the third chakra Vishnu granti is located in the area of anahata Center Heart Center which is also the seat of Prana rud red that he is located the area of the Aus chakra the area of the third eye rudra is the destroyer in his true knowledge there is nothing to destroy except the illusion that is eye Consciousness or ego finally one must get beyond the attachment to eye Consciousness which obstructs the path of kolini on its way to S chakra where the Supreme truth is realized and non-dual Consciousness is achieved the eye Consciousness is like Drop Consciousness and the truth is the ocean of pure Consciousness the drop and the ocean are one but the eye consciousness of the drop keeps it separated quote is from Harish Jahari chakras

Practice summary

Level
advanced
Duration
2 minutes
Equipment
none
Target areas
mindconsciousnessspiritual bodyenergy centers
Energy
calming

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