For the Love of Yoga with Nish the Fish Tapasya: Austerity as Spiritual Practice
May 3, 2021
Dive into the intriguing world of tapasya, where self-discipline meets spiritual growth. Explore the essence of austerity across various traditions, contrasting it with the Middle Way of Buddhism. Discover the three obstacles to freedom and the role of ego in shaping our narratives. Learn how to integrate spiritual practices into daily life for real transformation, while rethinking the nature of austerity itself. Nishanth shares personalizable techniques to cultivate awareness and love, making awakening a practical, embodied endeavor.
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Awakening Has No Work Quota
- There's no amount of work required for awakening; realization can be instantaneous.
- Practices prepare the mind to receive an insight, they don't 'produce' the Self.
Tapasya Means Preparing For Insight
- Tapasya originally meant 'heating' or stepping into the fire for purification.
- Nishanth defines tapasya as practices that purify mind and body so one spontaneous insight can occur.
The Three Malas That Obscure Awareness
- South Asian traditions identify three impurities (malas): individuality, separateness, and karma.
- Removing these malas reveals the ever-present awareness and ends fear and suffering.
