Translation of Krishnamacharya's Yogasanagalu : Pages 9 & 10

Many many thanks to Satya Murthy for the continuing translation.

This, along with Krishnamacharya's other book Yoga Makaranda (downloadable HERE), was originally written in Mysore while Krishnamacharya was teaching at the Mysore Palace and while Sri K Pattabhi Jois was his student.

Download the text in In the original Kanada for Free HERE

See THIS post for a little background to the text and a video of a flick thorough the book and pictures

Forward to the Yogasanagalu can be found HERE

Introduction to his 1st, 2nd and 3rd editions can be found HERE

The translation thus far brought together in a single post (this will live in the sidebar over on the left of my blog above the free download section).

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Table of Contents

Foreword                    V

Introduction                IX

First section                 1

Second section            23

                                                                                                                                                           

Patanjalayoga

First section

In order for the citizens of this world to enjoy unrestrained happiness, first their body and organs must be free from disease and be shining with pure energy day by day.           

           

1. Requirements

Brain, neck, chest, lungs, bile duct, excretory system, urinary system, throat, urinary tract, esophagus and rectum etc., are important organs inside the body.

Eyes, nose, ears, tongue and skin are the five sense organs.

Hands, legs, mouth, rectum and reproductive organs are the five organs of action 

2. We are seeing what disappeared

In addition, mind is an organ.  Its foundation is in the heart center. Staying in its location, like a light, it spreads all around and performs the function of organs.  There are no external or internal mischievous activities that are not associated with the mind.  Therefore, it is well known as the king of organs.  It is responsible for both happiness and misery in life.  Its stability, peace, and power are required for the upliftment of all humanity.  Most people agree that a stable body and mind are pathways for a happy life.  In order to develop these capacities, historically many systems have been developed and practiced.  Countless hospitals are also working.  Gymnasiums and sports facilities have also spread.  However, there is no deficiency of misery in this world.  We are proposing that the Yoga sadhana is also one such system to develop body organs and mind.

This yoga system is not new.  From ancient times, this system has been practiced by many in Hindustan according to Vedas, Puranas, drawings and temple carvings.        

3. Intimation of Gratitude

The fact that citizens happiness and contentment was disappearing due to lack of yoga practice was noticed by his highness Sri Krishnarajendra Wodeyar who has practiced this system for many years and encouraged propagation of yoga system in many countries.  He established a yoga school in Jaganmohan Palace on August 11, 1933 so that a regular yoga practice is available to the public at large.  Our current ruling Maharaja, his highness Sri Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar G.B.E; J.C.S.I. who has been practicing yoga since childhood and who has experienced its benefits is also continuing the support for this yoga shala.   

                                                                                            

4. Result of Propagation

From the time this yoga shala started to the present, approximately one thousand people have benefited immensely.

5.  Classification

This yoganga sadhana has been divided into three series: power (strength) series, treatment series and the spiritual series.

1. The power series is further classified into mind and body
2. The treatment series is divided into kosha (sheath) and Nadi (pulse)
3. Spiritual is only one

Essential

First series requires many yogasanas and some pranayama

Second series needs some easy asanas and three pranayamas

Third series requires pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi

Later a table is shown that includes these.

6. Yogangas

Yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi are the eight steps in the yoga sadhana.

7. Yama and its inner modules

Non-violence, honesty and truthfulness, non-stealing, Brahmacharya (chastity) and non desire for other’s property.  These are the five Yama’s under the first step of yoganga.

I'm looking into providing a new pdf version with single page screenshots  to better correspond the page numbers. 

The translation above continues to the end of the paragraph at the top of the third screenshot