Yoga and Shiva

We use symbols to help us understand and discuss the things in life that defy description.  James discusses Shiva, the Lord of the Yogis, and His message that we must let go of our misperceptions of the world in order to understand who we really are. James relates the story of the emergence of Brahma from Vishnu, and the subsequent decapitation of Brahma’s 5th head, that of delusion and self-identity which is keeping Brahma stuck in limited perception. We also hear the story of 2 followers of Vishnu and Shiva, symbolizing that our external yoga technique is designed with the purpose of cultivating an internal awareness of the light of consciousness.