This document discusses different paths and techniques for achieving bliss, including karma yoga (selfless service), bhakti yoga (devotion), jnana yoga (intellect), and kriya yoga (using energy). It describes various yoga practices like asanas, pranayama, and meditation, and how these impact the body and brain according to neuroscience research. The document advocates using an integrated approach including saadhana (spiritual practice), seva (service), and satsang (spiritual company) to progress along one's individual path to bliss.

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Paths to Bliss and Vehicles for the Journey:
A co-passenger’s sharing
By Vishu Hegde
Partner, PM Power Consulting
www.pm-powerconsulting.com
Presented at
‘Ananda’, Bangalore
22 Jul 2017
Email: VishuHegde1@gmail.com
Blog: http://rootsandshoots.ning.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/vishweshwar-hegde/8/50a/7

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SamarpaneSamarpane

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What is Bliss?What is Bliss?
What is Bliss? Is it same as Happiness?
Happiness – typically conditional
Past data
Matching expectation
Projecting into future/imagination
…what about Joy, Ecstasy, …?
Bliss
Unconditional
Being in Present moment
Every cell

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BlissBliss
Why do we want Bliss?
Have you experienced Bliss?

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Karma yoga
Using Body
Bhakti yoga
U
sing
Em
otions
Jnaana
yoga
Using
Intellect
Kriya yogaUsing Energy
Goal
112 Ways
Paths to BlissPaths to Bliss

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Adiyogi @ Isha Yoga Centre – 112 feet tallAdiyogi @ Isha Yoga Centre – 112 feet tall

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Karma YogaKarma Yoga

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Karma Yoga – Selfless ServiceKarma Yoga – Selfless Service
Action without attachment
Action without expectation
Anna Daana
Jeeva Daana
Vidya Daana
Jnaana Daana
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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Karma and BrainKarma and Brain
A neuroscientist’s observation of left brain and right brain action
while going through a stroke :
https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight?language=en
Individual Identity
Processing Data
Living in past or
future
Universal Identity
Detach from Data
Living in the
present

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Jnaana YogaJnaana Yoga
Intellect
Introspection
Who am I ?
Adi Shankara Ramana Maharshi

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Panchakoshas – Human system in Spiritual SciencePanchakoshas – Human system in Spiritual Science
Self (I)World
PhysicalBody
()
EnergyBody
()
MentalBody
()
EthericBody
()
BlissBody
()
Gross Body
()
Subtle Body
()
Causal Body
()
Question: Who are you? Where is your body manufactured?

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Holistic Anatomy of Human System - AdvaithaHolistic Anatomy of Human System - Advaitha
Gross
body
(AnK)
SO
AO
SO
Subtle body
Vasanas
5 JI
Sensing
5 KI
Acting
Sensing
5 Bhutas
Physical
world of
objects and
Phenomena
Actions
(Karma)
Result
(phala)
Mind
(MK)
Intellect
(VK)
Chitta /
memory
Kama /
Desire
Karma
phala
anubhava
5
Pranas
(PK)
Ahamkrith
Causal
Body
(ANK)
Sattva
Rajas
TamasAvidya
“I”
Ref: Illustrations from S. Chidambaram based on Adi Shankara’s “Viveka Chudamani” (chidambaram_sn@hotmail.com )
AnK – Annamaya Kosha
PK – Pranamaya Kosha
MK – Manonmaya Kosha
VK – Vijnanamaya Kosha
ANK – Ananadamaya Kosha
SO – Sense Organs
JI – Jnana Indriyas
AO – Action Organs
KI – Karma Indriyas
World

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Bhakti YogaBhakti Yoga
What is Bhakti?
Emotion  Devotion  Dissolution
Role of music & dance
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Prabhupada

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Kriya YogaKriya Yoga
Using Energy
Mahavatar Babaji
Paramahamsa Yogananda

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Human SystemHuman System
Musculo-skeletal system – solid body
Circulatory System carries physical objects
like food, water, oxygen,…
Respiratory System carries air
Nervous System carries electrical signals
Energy Centers & Channels carry Energy
(like electromagnetism, which does not
require a medium to propagate)
Called Chakras & Nadis in Indian systems
like Ayurveda & Yoga
7 major Chakras and 72,000 Nadis
GrossSubtle
EffectCause

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Measuring Energy FieldsMeasuring Energy Fields
Lecher Antenna
Now Energy Body can be measured through an instrument
Bio-Electro-Magnetic (BEM) units
Experiment: Energy from Palms; Namaste

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Techniques – Astanga YogaTechniques – Astanga Yoga
Yama [moral codes]
Niyama [self-purification and study]
Asana [posture]
Pranayama [breath control]
Pratyahara [sense control]
Dharana [concentration]
Dhyana [meditation]
Samadhi [absorption into the Universal]

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MeditationMeditation
Ardha siddhasana
Chinmudra (Jnaana mudra)
Back held straight
Head slightly turned upwards
Stillness
Slight focus between the eye
brows

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Integrated ApproachIntegrated Approach
Example:
Inner Engineering by Isha Yoga
-Aasananas
-Pranayama
-Mudra
-AUM chanting
-Kriya
-Bandha
-Meditation

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Technologies for BlissTechnologies for Bliss
Every aspect of life is integrated with the fundamental science of life –
the Life Force
Life Force (Energy)  Brain & Nervous System  Endocrine System  Rest of
Body Functions
MeditationPranayama
Yogasana
Mudra
Sound
Sanskrit Language
Music
Mantras
Medicine
Food
Life Style
Education

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Neuroscience evidences of impact of YogaNeuroscience evidences of impact of Yoga
Reduced brain wave
frequency (EEG);
Deep relaxation
Reduced Gray Matter in Amygdala
 Reduced fight/flight instinct
 Reduced fear, anxiety
Increased Gray Matter in Neocortex
 Higher awareness, learning
Stanford University Research: https://siyli.org/resources/#_videos
NeuroSky Brainwave
Measuring kit

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Some more Neuroscience evidencesSome more Neuroscience evidences
Balanced Neurotransmitters:
Dopemine (anti-depressant)
Oxytocine (love & pleasantness)
Serotonin (self-esteem & confidence)
Opiates (pain killer)
…

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Holistic ApproachHolistic Approach
Saadhana
Seva
Satsang

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Way ForwardWay Forward
World will be transitioning to Tretayuga by 2082:
http://www.ishafoundation.org/blog/yoga-meditation/science-of-yoga/kali-yuga-
end-lies-ahead/ by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
Sadhguru
Sri Sri Ravishankar
Shivyog Baba
Krishnananda
RishiAmara
Ramachandraji
Sri M
Dalai Lama
Jesus

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Karma yoga
Using Body
Bhakti yoga
U
sing
Em
otions
Jnaana
yoga
Using
Intellect
Kriya yogaUsing Energy
Goal
112 Ways
SeekSeek  You will be guidedYou will be guided
Paths to Bliss – Explore YOUR pathPaths to Bliss – Explore YOUR path (and respect others’ path)(and respect others’ path)