Saturday, January 8, 2011

Origin and meaning of Kalpavriksha













Kalpavriksha (Devanagari: कल्पवृक्ष) is a mythological, wish-fulfilling divine tree that is a common trope in Sanskrit literature from the earliest sources onwards – see Rig Veda (1.75; 17.26). Along with the kamadhenu, or 'wish-giving cow', the kalpavriksha originated during the Samudra manthan or "churning of the ocean of milk", and the King of the gods, Indra returned with it to his paradise. While there is no attested Sanskrit source conclusively identifying this mythological tree with any real, known tree kalpavriksha can figuratively refer to a source of bounty.
Different trees are referred to as the Kalpa Vriksha.
  • According to the Padma Purana, this tree is the 'Parijat' - Night-flowering_Jasmine.
  • At Joshimath in Uttaranchal, which commemorates the residence of Adiguru Shankaracharya, there is a large, ancient bodhi tree known locally as the kalpavriksha.
  • Some persons refer to the Banyan tree as the Kalpavriksha.
  • Some parts of India, especially coastal areas call the Coconut tree as Kalpavriksha or kalpataru because of its ability to amply provide for human needs.

History of yoga therapy with saint pathanjali


History of yoga and benefits :
Life of yoga : yoga way of life.It is a ancient old technique which was profound by Indian Rishies and Siddha Purushaas. Before 5000 years ago.Among them yoga is well renowned by sage “Pathanjali” who gave the path of yoga.Still this existing in this world.He mentioned the eight path of rules to attain mastery  over the mind that famous compilation is called “Raja Yoga “this is the eight limb structure.

Yoga with therapeutic intention:
This holistic approach complements other systems and therapies, such as the current medical system. Involving the use of specialized and effective yoga techniques for specific conditions to optimize one’s health: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. This traditional therapy with its ancient principals, works holistically at all levels and focuses on you as a whole: emphasizing on the importance of the interrelation between your body, energy and mind and how it effects your well being.

Why Yoga?
Yoga can enhance and improve your performance in other activities for example, your daily activities – work, studies; as well as in sports, gymnastics, weight training, running…just to name a few! 

 Benefits and Yogic healing: Yoga For…
Asthma & other respiratory conditions - Back & neck pain - Balance - Cancer - Diabetes - Digestive disorders - Eye sight - General health & well being - Hypertension - Joint pain - Migraine & head aches - Pregnancy - Stress, anxiety & depression - Weight Reduction ...and many more!