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What is Karuna Yoga?

Karuna yoga is a type of yoga that combines the physical practice of Hatha yoga, involving asanas (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing practices), kriyas (internal cleansing techniques), bandhas (muscular locks and contractions), and mudras (hand gestures and seals), to greater or lesser degrees depending on the style  of Hatha Yoga, with the Patanjali’s principles of Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (super consciousness).  It is also sometimes referred to as Compassionate Yoga. Karuna is a Sanskrit word that is often translated as “compassion”, “empathy”, or “loving-kindness”. Patanjali Yoga Sutra in Samadhi Pada (1.33) • Maitri- friendliness • Karuna-compassion • Mudita-gladness • Upeksanam-indifference  • Sukha-happiness • Duhkha-misery • Punya-virtue • Apunya-vice • Visayanam-of the objects • Bhavanatah-attitude • Chitta-mind • Prasadanam-purification, making peaceful In relation to happiness, misery, virtue and vice, by cultivating the attitude of friendliness, Compassion, gladness and indifference respectively, the mind becomes purified and peaceful. Karuna involves feeling empathy and compassion towards oneself and others, and is an important aspect of yoga practice. It is seen as a means of developing greater awareness and insight into the interconnectedness of all beings, and is often used as a basis for meditation and other practices aimed at cultivating a more compassionate attitude towards oneself and others. In Karuna Yoga, the principles of karuna are incorporated into the practice through the use of meditation, pranayama, and yoga postures. The aim is to cultivate greater self-compassion and compassion towards others, and to use the practice as a means of developing greater awareness and insight into one’s own thoughts and feelings.

Daily Slokas

On Waking Early Morning karāgre vasate lakṣmiḥ karamadhye sarasvati . karamūle tu govindaḥ prabhāte karadarśanam . At the fore of the hands (fingers) resides Lakshmi, and at the middle (palms), Saraswathi; at the root (wrist) is seated Gauri, (so) see the palm of the hand at dawn (first). • Kara – Hand • Karaagre – Beginning of the hand; Agra=beginning • Vasate – Resides • Lakshmi – Goddess Lakshmi; deity of wealth, beauty • Kara – Madhye: In the middle of Hand (Palm); Madhya=middle • Saraswati – Goddess Saraswati; deity of Knowledge, wisdom • Kara-Moole – In the base of the hand (wrist) •Moola – base • Sthitaa – Sit/Exist • Gowri – Goddess Gowri/ Parvati; deity of Power,strength • Mangalam – Auspicious • Darshanam – Seeing Before you step on the floor samudravasane devi parvata sthana maṇḍale . viṣṇupatni namastubhyaṃ pāda sparśaṃ kṣamasvame .. O Goddess, dressed with the oceans, bedecked at the front with mountains, I bow to Thee, O consort of Vishnu, excuse my touching you with my feet. While taking a bath govindeti sadā snānaṃ goviṃdeti sadājapaṃ . govindeti sadā dhyānaṃ sadā govinda kīrtanam . Forever shall be bathing with Govinda chant, forever shall be praying with Govinda chant, forever shall be meditating with Govinda chant, forever there shall be Govinda chant. gaṅge cha yamune chaiva godāvari sarasvati . narmade sindhu kāveri jalesmin saṃnidhiṃ kuru . Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswathi, Narmada, Sindhu, Kaveri, May all these have a holy confluence in this water. Seeing the Sun āditya hrdayaṃ puṇyaṃ sarvaśatru vināśanam jayāvahaṃ japennityaṃ akśhayyaṃ paramaṃ śivaṃ|| By Chanting the Aditya-Hridayam (the meditation of Sun in the heart ) which is very auspicious and highly beneficial, you will be victorious in battle. This holy hymn dedicated to the Sun-God will result in destroying all enemies and bring you victory and permanent happiness. oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ tat saviturvareṇyaṃ bhargo devasya dhīmahi dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt. Om, Pervading the Bhu Loka (Earth – consciousness of the physical plane), Bhuvar Loka (Antariksha – The intermediate space, consciousness of prana) and Swar Loka (Sky – Heaven, consciousness of the divine mind), That Savitur (Savitri, divine essence of the Sun) which is the most Adorable, I meditate on that divine effulgence, May that awaken our Intelligence (Spiritual Consciousness). Morning Prayers śuklāmbaradharaṃ viṣṇuṃ śaśivarṇaṃ caturbhujam . prasannavadanaṃ dhyāyet sarvavighnopaśāntaye For the pacification (and elimination ) of all obstructions pray to Vishnu who is clothed in dazzling fashion of purity, possessing the brilliance of the moon, sporting four arms, ever-happy and pleasant-faced Shuklambaradharam Vishnum • Shukla – White colored • Ambara – Sky • Dhara – wearing • Vishnu – All Pervading • Chatur – Four • Bhujam – Arms • Prasanna – Satisfied, happy, peaceful • Vadanam – Face • Dhyaayet – Meditate; (from Dhyan) • Sarva – All • Vighna – Troubles • Upashaantaye – remove, nullify, ward off Tvam eva mātā cha pitā tvam eva . Tvam eva bandhuśca sakhā tvam eva Tvam eva vidyā draviṇaṃ tvam eva . Tvam eva sarvaṃ mama deva deva . You are the mother, you are the father, you are the relative, you are the friend, you are education, you are wealth, you are everything for me, O Lord, O Lord. kāyena vāchā manaseṃdriya irvā budhyātmanā vā prakṛteḥ svabhāvāt . karomi yadyat sakalaṃ parasmai nārāyaṇāyeti samarpayāmi . Whatever I do either by body, speech, mind or sensory organs, either with my personal knowledge or natural trait, I surrender and submit all to that to supreme divine Narayana. asato mā sadgamaya tamasomā jyotir gamaya mrityormāamritam gamaya Oṁ śhānti śhānti śhāntiḥ Lead me from the unreal to the real, lead me from darkness to light, lead me from death to immortality. Before any meal Bhojana Mantra Aham vaiŚvānaro bhūtvā prāṇinām dehamāsritaḥ, Prāṇāpana sāmayuktaḥ  pacāmyannam caturvidham. Annapūrṇe Sadāpūrṇe  Śankara prāṇavallabhe, Jñāna vairāgya siddhyartham Bhikṣām dehi ca pārvati. Brahmārpaṇam Brahma haviḥ Brahmāgnau Brahama ṇāhutam, Brahmai vatena gantavyam Brahmakarma samādhinā. Om Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ. Abiding in the body of living beings as Vaisvanara, associated with Prana and Apana, digest the four kinds of food. Oh mother Parvati, you are the bestower of food Annapurna, always full, the life-line of Lord Sankara; please give us both the boon of wisdom and renunciation. The oblation is Brahman, the clarified butter is Brahman, offered by Brahman in the fire of Brahman; unto Brahman verily he goes who cognizes Brahman alone in his action. Om Peace Peace Peace. Before Study sarasvati namastubhyaṃ varade kāmarūpiṇi . vidyārambhaṃ kariṣyāmi siddhirbhavatu me sadā Salutation to you, O Saraswathi, grantor of blessings and embodimentof all wishes, I am getting inducted to studies, may there be fulfilment for me forever. • Saraswati: Goddess Saraswati, deity ruling over the realm of intelligence • Namastubhyam: Salutations to you • Varade: Giver of Boons, Vara=Boon • Kama-Roopini: She who brings desires to fruition; kama=desire, roopa=form/manifestation • Vidyarambham=Beginning of Studies; Vidya=Education/ studies; Arambham=beginning • Siddhi=Accomplishment • Bhavatu=Happen/come to existence •Me – I am  •Sadā – always Before an important task vakratuṇḍa mahākāya sūryakoṭi samaprabha nirvighnaṃ kuru me deva sarvakāryeṣu sarvadā O god with the twisted trunk, broad-bodied, brilliant as thousand suns, bless me with freedom from obstructions and hindrances in all my works and for all times. vakratunda mahakaya Vakra – curved Tunda – trunk Maha – great Kaya – body Surya – sun Koti – crore (10 million) Sama – equal Prabha – radiance Nir – without Vighna – trouble kuru – (please) do me – my deva – lord/ god sarva – all karyeshu – actions sarvada – all the time Before going to bed Kara charaṇa kṛtaṃ vāk kaya jaṃ karmajaṃ vā. śravaṇa nayana jaṃ vā mānasaṃ vā aparādhaṃ . vihitam avihitaṃ vā sarvam etat kṣamasva . jaya jaya karuṇā abdhe śrī mahādeva śambho. O Lord, kindly forgive all the wrong acts and omissions I have committed, whether I committed them knowingly or unknowingly, with my hands, feet, words, ears, eyes, or mind. Glory to you, Mahadeva, who is the ocean of kindness and compassion, and the cause

Number 0 to 100 counting in Sanskrit and English

Shunya – zero ekam – one dve – two trini – three chatwaari – four pancha – five shat – six saapta – seven ashta – eight naava – nine daasha – ten ekaadasha – eleven dvadaasha – twelve trayodaasha – thirteen chaturdaasha – fourteen panchdaasha – fifteen shodasha – sixteen saptadasha – seventeen ashtadaasha – eighteen navadasha – nineteen vimshatihi – twenty ekamvishatihi – twenty one dvavimshatihi – twenty two trayovimshatihi – twenty three chaturvimshatihi – twenty four panchvimshathi – twenty five shadvimshatihi – twenty six saptvimshatihi – twenty seven ashtvimshatihi – twenty eight navvimshatihi – twenty nine trimshat – thirty ektrimshat – thirty one dvatrimshat – thirty two trayatrimshat – thirty three chaturtrimshat – thirty four padmatrimshat – thirty five shattrimshat – thirty six sapttrimshat – thirty seven ashtatrimshat – thirty eight navatrimshat – thirty nine chatvaarimshat – forty ekachatvaarimshat – forty one dvichatvaarimshat- forty two trichatvaarimshat – forty three chatushchatvaarimshat – forty four panchchatvaraarimshat – forty five shaatchatvaarismshat – forty six saptachatvaarimshat – forty seven ashtachatvaarimshat – forty eight naavachatvaarimshat – forty nine paanchaashat – fifty ekpanchaashat – fifty one dvipanchaashat – fifty two tripanchaashat – fifty three chatuhupanchaashat – fifty four panchapanchaashat – fifty five shatpanchaashat – fifty six saptapanchashaat – fifty seven ashtapanchaashat – fifty eight naavapanchaashat – fifty nine shattihi – sixty ekaashtihi – sixty one dvyshtihi – sixty two tryshtihi – sixty three chaturaashtihi – sixty four panchaashtihi – sixty five shadashtihi – sixty six saptashtihi – sixty seven ashtashtihi – sixty eight navaashtihi – sixty nine saptatihi – seventy ekasaptatihi – seventy one dvisaptatihi – seventy two trisaptatihi – seventy three chatuhusaptatihi – seventy four panchasaptatihi – seventy five shatsaptatihi – seventy six saptasaptatihi – seventy seven ashtasaptatihi – seventy eight navasaptatihi – seventy nine asheetihi – eighty ekaasheetihi – eighty one dvysheetihi – eighty two tryasheetihi – eighty three chaturasheetihi – eighty four panchaasheetihi – eighty five shadasheetihi – eighty six saptaasheetihi – eighty seven ashtaasheetihi – eighty eight navasheetihi – eighty nine navatihi – ninety ekanavatihi – ninety one dvinavatihi – ninety two trinavatihi – ninety three chaturnavatihi – ninety four panchanavatihi – ninety five shannavatihi – ninety six saptanavatihi – ninety seven ashtanavatihi – ninety eight navanavatihi – ninety nine shatam – hundred

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