Yoga is the union between body and mind or body, mind and spirit. The traditional acceptance is of a union between one's individual consciousness and the universal consciousness (Swami Sivananda). It is a process by which one could achieve balance and harmony. It has been one of the most influe...

Hinduism In his section on Hinduism, Huston Smith discusses the Hindu belief in how they can obtain the fullness of human potential. There are four different "paths" or yogas Hindus may take to reach their goal of uniting with God. They have different paths for different types of peopl...

The Tension Between "Renunciation" and "Life in the World" Within Hinduism In the Hindu tradition the world is considered an illusion, or at least not representing the true nature of ultimate reality. Desire (kama) is the cause of the creation of the world. The One was bor...