Scriptures say, '
Jantunam Nara Janma Durlabham
' meaning, 'To be born as a human being is the rarest of the opportunity'. In this world of trial and tribulations, being born as human beings is a rare opportunity to liberate ourselves from the cycle of birth and death of which even Gods' envy!
Birds, animals, creatures and even Gods (Dev yoni) are all part of 'Bhog. Yoni' where one has no
opportunity to achieve liberation. Only 'Manushya Yoni' (human being) is part of 'Karma Yoni'
where one is given an opportunity to achieve freedom from bondage. Since we are given a special gift of intelligence, we should not miss this opportunity to free ourselves.
We have two options; either to look outwards and enjoy the temporary material world, or to look inwards and acquire permanent happiness, peace. and bliss.
'Sai Ashtanga Yoga
' is a path to the liberation, for which the three pre- requisites are:
- Immense love for God
- Total surrender at the Divine lotus feet and
- Purity of mind
This book helps us to understand and practice various yogic techniques which gives us sound
physical health, mental peace and spiritual bliss.
However, 'Surrender' is the key word where, offering the doership of our actions at the divine lotus feet and giving up the 'I' or ego-sense will ultimately lead us to our goal of self -realization.