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Yoga is a gift from the Sages

Facts & Figures > Articles > Yoga is a gift from the Sages

In India from time immemorial, many great sages have devoted their entire lives to the study of the secrets of human nature and existence. They searched with inexhaustible effort and iron endurance. For this, they completely withdrew themselves from the commotion of the world and concentrated all their efforts solely upon this inner quest. Ultimately, their dedicated efforts bore fruit as they experienced the higher truths. Thus, they understood through experience the deepest secrets of life and the mysteries of being. They discovered a hidden, inner path leading upward to freedom and emancipation. Collectively they named it 'Yoga'.

Subsequently, out of compassion for suffering humankind, they systemized Yoga into a form of discipline with systematic techniques. Whoever applies these properly and with dedication, can experience inner bliss and enter the state of liberation. The great gift of the ancient sages, Yoga has been passed down through the ages in continuous, traditional succession for the benefit of humankind.

Thus, the great sages of the past dedicated themselves to a selfless search for the truth and set an example for the society to follow. Besides reaching perfection themselves, they also endeavored to relieve the world of its misery. Just as a person with sight can lead the blind along a proper path, in the same way a realized Yogi can lead other human beings along the right spiritual path.

"Whatever is done by a great person, the very same is done by the ordinary ones. Whatever standards are set up by him, to these the common people adhere". Therefore, the great sages developed the system of Yoga in order to make it possible for every person with genuine aspiration to attain the goal of liberation.