Sanskrit, Say What: Ishvara Pranidhana – Surrender
Ishvara Pranidhana – Surrender
What It Means:
Wikipedia: Īśvarapraṇidhāna is a Sanskrit compound word composed of two words īśvara (ईश्वर) and praṇidhāna (प्रणिधान). Īśvara(sometimes spelled Ishvara) means “Lord.” Later religious literature in Sanskrit broadens the reference of this term to refer to God, the Absolute Brahman, True Self, or Unchanging Reality. Praṇidhāna is used to mean a range of senses including, “laying on, fixing, applying, attention (paid to), meditation, desire, prayer.”
In Patanjali’s Eight-Limbed Yoga, the word Īśvarapraṇidhāna means committing what one does to a Lord.
Yoga Philosophy:
According to Shiva Rea, Ishvara Pranidhana is a “big picture” in yoga practice: “it initiates a sacred shift of perspective that helps us to remember, align with, and receive the grace of being alive.”
In order to achieve Ishvara Pranidhana and ultimately samadhi, or enlightenment, it is vital that we develop a personal connection to Sanskrit, Say What: Ishvara Pranidhana – Surrender
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