Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-27

danta philosophy and its teachings cannot
be fully understood even by scholars of the
profoundest learning unless they are as
sisted by the light of Yoga, a system of
mind control which cannot be learned from
books.
Practices of theYogis.
The Yog!s of India contend that the lack
of mind control is the source of all evil in
the world. and that the happiness in the
world and the lack of it are the source
of all evil; therefore. they argue. as hap
piness is based upon the action Of the mind
II can only be obtained by intellectual Gull
tivation and the study of the mysteries
under the instruction of the learned few
who have attained enlightenment and ulti-
mate wisdom through long lives of austeri-
ties and contemplation. The Yoga system
of Hindu philosophy is sometimes defined
the means by which the human soul may
attain complete happiness by union with the
supreme soul. The word Yoga means liter
ally the concentration Of the mind in alb
stract meditation. which sharpens the
senses stimulates the intelligence, restraints
the desires. produces calm and promotes
contemplation. This can only be accom-
piished by aScetic life and mental exer-
else In seclusion. which the Hindu, student
seeks in the forests OF the HimalayaS.
Those mountains have been chosen for CEN
turtles for the study of the infinite because
the surroundings are beautiful serene and
tranquil, nature may there be contemplated
In her grandest moods, the fruit and vege-
tables furnish sufficient food for years of
vigil and the atmosphere Is stimulating.
Sometimes students remain In the forests
of the Himalayas for half lifetime. others
only a few years: and 1t Is commended that
such abstinence and introspectiOn not only
result in an extraordinary development of
the mental powers but also in an increase
of physical vitality and muscular force
which protects them against disease in
creases their power of endurance and gives
them a clean body az well as a clean soul.
The believers in NORl also claim a clear
ness OF judgment and accuracy of vision
which can never be attained by ordinary
people.
The Oriental Visitor.
The mahatma, who is the highest au-
thority and the most learned exponent of
this philosophy. has come to New York to
offer instruction to those who desire en-
| lightenment, but he reserves his time for
the benefit of those who are serious and
! sincere In their anxiety to learn the truth
| AZ he said to me the other evening:
Il am generous; 1 am willing to give:
| but, at the same time, l am .ually misery
and guard the most precious things In my
store until l am convinced that student
| is worthy to receive them.
He is not only the high leader of the
| yellow robe aSCetcs of India, who num-
| Der millions. but is recognized by them
| ami others the reincarnation of Krishna
one of the three gods in the Hindu trioIogy
silva, N!shna ana hrlSlna- lie Is, there
| fore divine. He believes himself to be
! Il god, and at present is living and teach
| ing in the world according to his desire to
| enlighten men.
| Mahatma ASumya Guru Paramahansa is
the of the preceptor of the Rajah o,
| Cashmere. He was educated in the schools
OF his native country. where he learned
| English among other accomplishments. He
| became a barrister and in. time was ap-
| pointed Judge OF the high court of the
| Indian empire. He began the study OF
| the edanta philosophy, which sharpened
| his perceptions and cleared his vision SC
4 that he became overwhelmed with the
] injustice and Wickedness OF men he re.